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Malaysia benches world silver medallist Soh Wooi Yik for Asian Games
Badminton doubles player Soh Wooi Yik has been dropped from Malaysia's Asian Games contingent. His long-time partner Aaron Chia will compete with Tee Kai Wun instead at the forthcoming Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
LSN Singapore ·
Malaysia's badminton selectors have made a significant change to their men's doubles lineup for the upcoming Asian Games, removing world silver medallist Soh Wooi Yik from the team for the tournament in Aichi-Nagoya.
Soh, who recently earned silver at the world championships alongside Aaron Chia, will not represent Malaysia at the biennial sporting event. The decision comes as a notable reshuffle in the national programme ahead of the Games.
Aaron Chia, Soh's established doubles partner, will instead pair with Tee Kai Wun for the Asian Games competition. The pairing represents a strategic shift by the Malaysian Badminton Association in their approach to the men's doubles event.
The selection decision marks a significant moment for Malaysia's badminton squad as it prepares for one of Asia's premier sporting competitions. Further details regarding the rationale behind the selection have not been disclosed by the national federation.