Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik Defies Odds to Reach Badminton Asia Championships Final
A Historic Victory for the Malaysian Pair
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, the national men’s doubles shuttlers from Malaysia, have made history by defeating China’s top pair, Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang, in straight games at the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) in Ningbo, China.
A Dominant Performance
The Malaysian pair, ranked world No 6, won the match 21-12, 21-14 in just 31 minutes, despite the vociferous home crowd cheering for the defending champions. This was their third victory in 11 encounters against the Chinese pair.
A Long-Awaited Final Appearance
This historic victory marks Aaron-Wooi Yik’s first final appearance of the year, and they are on track to end their title drought since November last year when they clinched the Korea Masters title.
The Road to the Final
In the semi-finals, Aaron-Wooi Yik defeated Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang, while their opponents in the final, Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi of China, defeated Indonesia’s Leo Rolly Carnando- Bagas Maulana.
The Final and the Prizes
The winners of the final will take home US$37,000 (RM163,716), while the runners-up will pocket US$17,000 (RM75,213). The champions will also receive a gold medal each, the runners-up a silver medal each, and both losing semi-finalists will be awarded bronze medals.
Conclusion
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik’s historic victory over their higher-ranked Chinese rivals is a testament to their skill and determination. They are set to face off against Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi in the final, and it will be an exciting match to watch.
FAQs
Q: What is the ranking of Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang?
A: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are ranked world No 6, while Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang are ranked No 3.
Q: How many victories have Aaron-Wooi Yik had against Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang?
A: This was their third victory in 11 encounters.
Q: What are the prizes for the winners and runners-up of the final?
A: The winners will take home US$37,000 (RM163,716), while the runners-up will pocket US$17,000 (RM75,213).