Aaron Chia to Compete in 2025 All-England Badminton Championships
Aaron Chia Given Green Light to Compete
National men’s doubles shuttler Aaron Chia will compete in the 2025 All-England Badminton Championships, after all. National men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi confirmed that Aaron, who suffered a shoulder injury recently, has been given the green light to compete in the prestigious tournament, which begins in Birmingham, England tomorrow.
"Based on the information received yesterday, Aaron will play in the All-England," he told Bernama.
Coach to Miss Tournament Due to Visa Issues
The Indonesian coaching legend, however, will not be in Birmingham to guide his charges due to visa problems.
Aaron and Soh Wooi Yik’s Journey Begins
Aaron and his doubles partner, Soh Wooi Yik, will begin their journey in the world’s oldest badminton tournament by taking on Denmark’s Rasmus Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard. Aaron-Wooi Yik are seeded fifth for the All-England, having finished as runners-up in the 2019 and 2024 editions.
Shoulder Injury Not a Concern
The shoulder injury Aaron suffered led to the 2022 world champions suffering a stunning 18-21, 8-21 opening-round loss to China’s young combination of Sun Wen Jun-Zhu Yi Jun in the Orleans Masters, a Super 300 tournament, in France last week.
Cheng Su Yin to Make All England Debut
Meanwhile, national mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto said mixed doubles shuttler Cheng Su Yin will also be ready to make her All England debut despite the ankle injury she had suffered at the Orleans Masters last week.
"(Su Yin) can play and can train," he said in a short message.
Pang Ron-Su Yin’s First-Round Match
The 21-year-old slipped down the ladder after the second-round match at the Orleans Masters, causing her and partner Hoo Pang Ron to withdraw from the quarter-finals against Indonesia’s Rehan Naufal Kusharjanto-Gloria Emanuelle Widjaja last Friday. Pang Ron-Su Yin will square off against Ki Dong Ju-Jeong Na Eun of South Korea in the first round of the All England 2025.
Conclusion
Aaron Chia and his partner Soh Wooi Yik will look to overcome their recent setbacks and make a strong impression in the 2025 All-England Badminton Championships. Meanwhile, Cheng Su Yin will make her debut in the tournament despite an ankle injury. The competition is expected to be fierce, and fans are eagerly waiting to see how the Malaysian shuttlers will fare.
FAQs
- When does the 2025 All-England Badminton Championships begin?
- The tournament begins in Birmingham, England tomorrow.
- Who is Aaron Chia’s doubles partner?
- Soh Wooi Yik
- How high are Aaron-Wooi Yik seeded in the All-England?
- They are seeded fifth
- How did Aaron Chia’s shoulder injury affect his performance in the Orleans Masters?
- He suffered a 18-21, 8-21 opening-round loss to China’s young combination of Sun Wen Jun-Zhu Yi Jun.