Aaron Chia

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From Underdogs to Olympic Stars: Aaron-Wooi Yik Strike Gold!

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Malaysian badminton duo Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik made an epic comeback to secure their place in the Olympic semifinals! 🎉🏸

KUALA LUMPUR: In a breathtaking display of determination and skill, Malaysian badminton pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik fought back from an initial setback to secure their position in the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Facing India's formidable duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, the Malaysian pair delivered a spectacular performance that left fans on the edge of their seats. After losing the first game (13-21), Aaron and Wooi Yik regrouped and turned the tide, winning the second (21-14) and third games (21-16) to clinch the match.

This victory is particularly sweet for the Malaysians, who are hoping to replicate their success from the Tokyo Olympics 2021, where they made it to the semifinals. Their resilience in the face of adversity showcased their growth as athletes and their ability to escalate their game when it matters the most. Fans at home and abroad couldn’t contain their excitement as they watched their heroes rise through the ranks in Paris, proving that determination can triumph over any obstacle.

As the competition intensifies, the stakes get higher. Aaron and Wooi Yik are now just two matches away from potentially bringing home a prestigious medal. The atmosphere is electric, with sports enthusiasts across Malaysia cheering them on. "We can feel the support from the fans, and it motivates us to keep pushing forward!" said Aaron after the match. Both athletes have proven time and again that they can handle pressure, and their fighting spirit is infectious.

Interestingly, badminton is one of Malaysia's most successful sports on the Olympic stage, with legends like Lee Chong Wei paving the way for the newcomers. Fun fact: Did you know that Malaysia has won a total of 9 Olympic medals in badminton, with only one of them being gold? How can we forget the iconic match at the 1992 Olympics when the men’s doubles team took home a bronze medal? Past champions have inspired Aaron and Wooi Yik, and we can't wait to see if they can secure their own place in the history books!

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Aaron-Wooi Yik down Indian pair to enter Olympics semi-finals (Free Malaysia Today)

The Malaysians defeat Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty 13-21, 21-14, 21-16 to keep their hopes of repeating their feat at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

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Aaron-Wooi Yik fight back to reach Olympic semi-finals (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik fought back from a first-game blemish to beat India's Chirag Shetty-Satwiksairaj Rankireddy 13-21, 21-14, 21-16 to ...

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Satwik-Chirag Badminton Men's Doubles LIVE Score, Olympics ... (NDTVSports.com)

Satwik-Chirag vs Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Men's Doubles LIVE Updates: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty men's doubles badminton quarter-final at Paris ...

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Paris Olympics 2024: Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy ... (CNBCTV18)

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy lost their quarterfinal match against Aaron Chia and Yik Wooi Soh of Malaysia.

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Paris 2024: Men's badminton pair Aaron Chia-Wooi Yik also march ... (Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 — Malaysian men's badminton pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik will also proceed into the Olympic semi-finals after defeating India's ...

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Men's Badminton Doubles Match Live Score: Satwik-Chirag Aim ... (Times Now)

India vs Malaysia Badminton Live Score: Chatwik-Siraj will look to keep India's doubles hopes alive by qualifying for the semis. Follow Paris Olympics Live ...

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Satwik Chirag Live Score, Paris 2024 Olympics Badminton: Indian ... (Sportstar)

Paris 2024 Olympics Badminton Live Score: Catch the live score and updates from Satwiksairaj Rankireddy/Chirag Shetty vs Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik men's ...

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Aaron-Wooi Yik turn on power to knock out Indians Satwiksairaj ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik produced a remarkable fightback to outplay Asian Games gold medallists Satwiksairaj ...

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Aaron Chia-Soo Wooi Yik spring comeback against Indian pair to ... (The Sun Daily)

NATIONAL men's doubles pair, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik ended their three-match losing streak against Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty of India to a...

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Paris 2024: Men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik march into ... (The Edge Markets MY)

National men's doubles pair, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik ended their three-match losing streak against Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty of India to advance ...

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Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik: Everything to know about ... (Sportskeeda)

Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik will be Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty's quarterfinal opponents at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Satwik-Chirag Vs Chia-Soh Highlights, Paris Olympics QFs: Indians ... (Outlook India)

The Indians won the first game with ease, but tapered off subsequently as Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik levelled up just when it mattered.

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Pearly-Thinaah inspire Aaron-Wooi Yik to Olympic semi-finals (New Straits Times)

KUALA LUMPUR: A little motivation from their history-making compatriots helped men's doubles Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to overcome their nerves and march into ...

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BREAKING: Aaron Chia & Soh Wooi Yik Advance to Semi-Finals of ... (WORLD OF BUZZ)

Malaysia's men's doubles pairing, Aaron Chia and Soh Wook Yik (World ranking: 3) are officially moving forward to the semi-finals of the 2024 Paris ...

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Pearly-Thinaah inspire Aaron-Wooi Yik to Olympic semi-finals ... (New Straits Times)

KUALA LUMPUR: A little motivation from their history-making compatriots helped men's doubles Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to overcome their nerves and march into ...

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Aaron-Soh don't fear the top seeds (The Star Online)

Men's doubles badminton pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik gave themselves another shot at Olympic glory by upstaging bogeymen Indians Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag ...

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Fighting till the end, men's badminton doubles pair Aaron Chia-Wooi ... (Malay Mail)

PARIS, Aug 2 — National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik fought a tough battle against China's Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang ultimately ...

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Paris 2024: Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik to contend for bronze (Tatler Asia)

During which, Chia and Soh went all out to secure a spot in the Olympic men's doubles badminton final for the first time ever in their career. They fought hard ...

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'Battling' Aaron-Wooi Yik lose in Olympic semi-finals (New Straits Times Online)

KUALA LUMPUR: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik put on a battling display before losing to world No. 1 Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang of China in the Paris Olympic ...

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Deja vu as Aaron-Wooi Yik fall in Olympics semis again (Free Malaysia Today)

National badminton men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have again failed to make the Olympics final after losing to China's Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang ...

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Heartbreak again as Aaron-Wooi Yik lose in tight semis against ... (The Star Online)

PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik suffered a heartbreaking defeat to China's world No. 1 Liang Weikeng-Wang Chang in the ...

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Paris 2024: Aaron-Wooi Yik fall in semi-finals to Liang Wei Keng ... (The Edge Markets MY)

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, the country's gold medal hopefuls at the Paris 2024 Olympics, suffered a semi-final setback. The reigning men's doubles bronze ...

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Paris 2024: Aaron-Wooi Yik set sights on precious bronze medal (The Borneo Post)

PARIS (Aug 2): After failing to crack through the 'Great Wall' of China to realise their dream of challenging for the gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic ...

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Fighting till the end, men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Wooi Yik admit ... (Yahoo News Malaysia)

PARIS, Aug 2 — National men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik fought a tough battle against China's Liang Wei K...

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Watch Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik vs Liang-Wang Free Olympics Live ... (Stadium Astro)

Malaysia's men doubles ace pairing Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik will face Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang from China in the Semi Finals of the men's doubles event in ...

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