National Men’s Doubles Player Aims to Break into World’s Top 10 Rankings
New Coach and Career-Best Ranking Boost Confidence
NATIONAL men’s doubles player Man Wei Chong is determined to break into the world’s top 10 rankings after achieving his current world No. 12 ranking. Wei Chong, who partners Tee Kai Wun, is hopeful of reaching this milestone with the arrival of Herry Iman Pierngadi as Malaysia’s new men’s doubles head coach, given his track record of producing world-class pairs.
“Our goal is to break into the world’s top 10. We’ve been aiming for this for the past two years but haven’t been able to achieve it,” said Wei Chong after a national squad training session at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara. “I believe it’s possible now with Herry’s guidance because he has produced world champions and coached Indonesia for nearly 30 years. We hope to improve under his leadership.”
Career-Best Ranking Achieved
Their victory at the Indonesia Masters 2025 last Sunday propelled Wei Chong and Kai Wun to the No. 12 spot in the world rankings, marking their career-best achievement so far. According to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings, Wei Chong and Kai Wun climbed one spot from No. 13, now holding 65,490 points.
Preparations for 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships
Commenting on his upcoming debut at the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships (BAMTC) in Qingdao, China next month, Wei Chong said he and Kai Wun are ready to take on the challenge alongside their fellow doubles pair Yap Roy King and Wan Muhammad Arif Shaharuddin Wan Junaidi. Malaysia have been drawn into Group B alongside Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Kazakhstan for the BAMTC, scheduled to take place from Feb 11 to 16.
Confidence Boost with New Coach
Wei Chong expressed confidence in the team’s chances under the guidance of Herry Iman Pierngadi. “We’re feeling more confident now with Herry’s guidance. He has a wealth of experience and has produced world-class pairs. We’re looking forward to learning from him and improving our game,” he said.
Conclusion
Man Wei Chong’s determination to break into the world’s top 10 rankings is a testament to his dedication and hard work. With the arrival of Herry Iman Pierngadi as their new coach, the team is optimistic about achieving their goal. The upcoming 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships will be an important test of their skills and preparations.
FAQs
Q: What is Man Wei Chong’s current world ranking?
A: Man Wei Chong is currently ranked No. 12 in the world.
Q: Who is Malaysia’s new men’s doubles head coach?
A: Herry Iman Pierngadi is Malaysia’s new men’s doubles head coach.
Q: What is the team’s goal for the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships?
A: The team aims to break into the world’s top 10 rankings and improve their performance under the guidance of Herry Iman Pierngadi.