Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik Eye World Championship Glory After BAC 2025 Victory

From Ningbo to Paris: The Journey Continues

Fresh off their historic victory at the 2025 Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) in Ningbo, China, on Sunday, national men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are setting their sights on reclaiming the World Championship crown this August in Paris. The 2022 world champions’ maiden Asian title served as a significant confidence booster, but Aaron emphasized that the journey is far from over as they continue to adapt to the strategies and build up more solid display under the tutelage of newly appointed men’s doubles head coach, Herry Iman Pierngadi.

A New Era of Partnership

Aaron-Wooi Yik were crowned the BAC 2025 champions when they silenced a roaring home crowd at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium with a 21-19, 21-17 victory over China’s Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi. The world No 6 pair ended an 18-year title drought for Malaysia in the men’s doubles, with Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah last winning the title for Malaysia at the 2007 edition in Johor Bahru.

Aaron expressed his gratitude that all the plans laid out by Herry had worked wonders throughout BAC 2025, especially after a dismal show in European outings, including being eliminated early at the All England 2025 in Birmingham, last month. He added that Herry’s presence on courtside in Ningbo – his first since assuming the role in February – played a key role in keeping them composed throughout the tournament.

Herry’s Influence

Herry, nicknamed the “Fire Dragon”, was unable to accompany them and other players to Europe due to visa issues. However, the 27-year-old Wooi Yik credited Herry’s influence and described their amazing feat in Ningbo as the best version of their partnership so far. Despite the win in Ningbo, Wooi Yik said they are still hungry for more tips from the Indonesian.

“This is a new version of us where we get something from coach Herry. So I think this is a good start for us, we are still learning,” he said.

The Road to Paris

While the BAC 2025 victory was a significant achievement, Aaron emphasized that the duo is still adapting to the strategies and building up more solid display under Herry’s guidance. “Of course we still aim for the World Championship this year but then, like I said, we are still adapting to the gameplay from coach Herry. So we just keep on going, if it happens, it will happen,” he told reporters after arriving at KLIA Terminal 1 here, from Ningbo, today.

Conclusion

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik’s victory at the BAC 2025 marks a new era in their partnership, with the duo looking to capitalize on their momentum to reclaim the World Championship crown this August in Paris. With Herry’s guidance, they are confident that they can continue to improve and achieve greater heights.

FAQs

Q: What is the next goal for Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik after their BAC 2025 victory?
A: Reclaiming the World Championship crown this August in Paris.

Q: Who is their newly appointed men’s doubles head coach?
A: Herry Iman Pierngadi, nicknamed the “Fire Dragon”.

Q: What was the result of Aaron-Wooi Yik’s match against China’s Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi in the BAC 2025 finals?
A: 21-19, 21-17.

Q: How long has it been since Malaysia last won the men’s doubles title in the BAC?
A: 18 years, with Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah last winning the title in 2007.