Malaysian Badminton Duo Wins First Ever Badminton Asian Championship Title
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 (Bernama) — National men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik have finally won their first ever Badminton Asian Championship (BAC) title after beating Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi of China in Ningbo, China today.
Unfazed by Strong Home Crowd
The six-seeds were unfazed by the strong home crowd as they beat the unseeded Chinese pair 21-19, 21-17 at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium, earning them the distinction of being the first Malaysian pair to win the BAC since Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah in 2007.
Straight-Game Win
The straight-game win belied the tough fight the Malaysian pair faced, as the Chinese overcame a 0-3 lead in the first game to be draw level at 15-15 before the Malaysians closed them down by winning 21-19.
Comeback in Second Game
The Malaysians did not have a good start in the second game, trailing 9-11 before they surged to retake command at 19-15, and clinched the title with a powerful smash by Aaron, ending the game 21-17.
Flawless Run to Victory
Aaron-Wooi Yik’s BAC win is a far cry from their last BAC final in Muntinlupa, the Philippines, where they lost to Indonesia’s Pramudya Kusuma-Yeremia Rambitan, 21-23, 10-21 in 2022, and is a culmination of their flawless run, as they won without dropping a single game throughout the entire tournament.
Semifinal Victory
Their wins include a stunning 21-12, 21-14 semi-final victory over second seeds and home favourites Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang on Saturday.
Prize Money
Aaron-Wooi Yik take home US$37,000 (approximately RM164,000) as champions while Bo Yang-Liu Yi received US$17,500 (about RM77,000) as runners-up.
Conclusion
Aaron-Chia’s BAC win marks a significant milestone in Malaysian badminton history, and is a testament to their hard work and dedication. The duo’s flawless run to victory is a remarkable achievement, and they are sure to be a force to be reckoned with in future tournaments.
FAQs
Q: Who won the Badminton Asian Championship title?
A: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, the Malaysian national men’s doubles pair, won the title by beating Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi of China.
Q: How many games did Aaron-Chia win in the final?
A: They won the final in straight games, 21-19, 21-17.
Q: What was the prize money for the champions and runners-up?
A: The champions, Aaron-Chia, took home US$37,000 (approximately RM164,000), while the runners-up, Bo Yang-Liu Yi, received US$17,500 (about RM77,000).