Badminton Asia Championships: Malaysian Duo Set Sights on Quarter-Finals
Pre-Tournament Preparations
National men’s doubles pair Wan Muhammad Arif Shaharuddin Wan Junaidi and Yap Roy King are gearing up to face the best pairs in the world at the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) in Ningbo, China, which commences tomorrow.
According to Wan Arif, the duo’s preparation has been going smoothly as planned, with no major issues expected to hinder their progress. "Our preparation is the same as before, and hopefully, no unexpected issues will crop up before the BAC," Wan Arif said in a recent interview.
Targeting a Quarter-Final Spot
The pair, ranked 19th in the world, are targeting a quarter-finals spot in the prestigious tournament. "We are targeting to reach the quarter-finals and maybe upset some top pairs from other countries," Wan Arif said.
Tough Opposition Ahead
In their opening match, the Malaysian pair will face Singapore’s Wesley Koh and Junsuke Kubo. If they advance to the second round, they will face a tough challenge against second seeds Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang of China, who are expected to beat Taiwan’s Fan Jen Lee and Fang Jen Lee in the opening round.
No Easier Route
Commenting on the absence of India’s top pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty, Wan Arif said that it would not make the task of Malaysian players any easier. "BAC is a top-rate tournament, and no pairs should be taken lightly," he said.
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Conclusion
The Malaysian duo is confident of a good showing at the Badminton Asia Championships, but they know that it will not be an easy task. With a tough schedule ahead, they will need to be at their best to achieve their target of reaching the quarter-finals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who are the Malaysian men’s doubles pair competing in the Badminton Asia Championships?
A: Wan Muhammad Arif Shaharuddin Wan Junaidi and Yap Roy King.
Q: What is the Malaysian pair’s target at the tournament?
A: They are targeting a quarter-finals spot.
Q: Who are their opponents in the opening match?
A: Singapore’s Wesley Koh and Junsuke Kubo.
Q: Who are the second seeds in the tournament?
A: Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang of China.
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