National Badminton Coach Sets Semi-Final Target for Top Pair
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) — National men’s doubles coach Tan Bin Shen has set a semi-final target for the country’s top pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, at the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals, which begins in Hangzhou, China, on Dec 11.
Peak Condition
Bin Shen said the world number five duo are in peak condition, with Wooi Yik fully recovered from a September injury and having competed in three tournaments since the Korea Masters last November.
Boosted Chances
He said Aaron-Wooi Yik’s chances have also been boosted by the absence of some of the world’s top pairs from the year-end finale.
Goal
"Our goal is for them to perform better than last year. Last year, we were eliminated in the group stage, but this year we know that two of the top pairs are not participating, so the chances are bigger. However, it still depends on their performance in the matches," he told reporters after the signing ceremony of a partnership between the Badminton Association of Malaysia and Yonex here today.
Experience
Aaron-Wooi Yik will be making their fifth appearance in the championship, having participated in the 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023 editions.
Representation
Malaysia will be represented by Aaron-Wooi Yik and independent shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani in the men’s doubles competition, which features the top eight pairs who qualified from the BWF world tour events. There will be two groups of four pairs each, with the top two from each group qualifying for the semi-finals.
Other Representatives
Malaysia’s other representatives in the tournament are mixed doubles pairs Cheng Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai, women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, and Paris Olympics 2024 men’s singles bronze medallist Lee Zii Jia.
Conclusion
With a strong team and a semi-final target set, the Malaysian badminton team is looking confident heading into the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals. With the absence of some top pairs, Aaron-Wooi Yik’s chances of success have been boosted, and they are well-positioned to make a strong run in the tournament.
FAQs
Q: What is the target for Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals?
A: The target is to reach the semi-finals.
Q: How many times has Aaron-Wooi Yik participated in the BWF World Tour Finals?
A: They have participated in the 2019, 2020, 2022, and 2023 editions, making this their fifth appearance.
Q: Who will be representing Malaysia in the men’s doubles competition?
A: Aaron-Wooi Yik and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani will be representing Malaysia in the men’s doubles competition.
Q: What are the other representatives of Malaysia in the tournament?
A: Malaysia will also be represented by mixed doubles pairs Cheng Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei and Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai, women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, and Paris Olympics 2024 men’s singles bronze medallist Lee Zii Jia.