Men’s Doubles Coach Optimistic of Strong Performance in 2025 BWF World Tour
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) — With just a month left before the new year, men’s doubles coach Tan Bin Shen remains optimistic that his players have ample time to address their weaknesses and gear up for the 2025 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour with renewed energy and strategies.
Opportunity to Identify and Fine-Tune Shortcomings
Bin Shen views the qualification of the nation’s top men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, for the BWF World Tour Finals (WTF) 2024 in Hangzhou, China, next month as an invaluable opportunity to identify and fine-tune their shortcomings when competing against the world’s best pairs.
"For players not participating in the WTF, they have a full month to train. Those heading to the WTF will have two weeks of training before competing. For Aaron and Wooi Yik, training alone isn’t enough because we won’t know their level without competition. So, participating in the WTF is beneficial," he told reporters recently.
Injuries Disrupt Momentum
Discussing his players’ performance, which started strong earlier this year but dipped towards the end, Bin Shen attributed the decline to injuries faced by players like Choong Hon Jian and Yap Roy King.
He acknowledged that injuries disrupt a player’s momentum and make recovery challenging, especially when players regain their form only to be sidelined by recurring injuries.
"Hon Jian got injured again and had to restart. In several tournaments, he appeared less confident and couldn’t find his rhythm. Roy King and Wan Arif Junaidi also faced injuries but are slowly recovering their game. Their performance at the China Masters was decent," he said.
Lack of Consistency
As for Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, who missed the chance to compete in the WTF, Bin Shen attributed it to their lack of consistency.
"They often lose points quickly due to a lack of focus, even when they have opportunities to score during matches," he explained.
Ranking Updates
Among the doubles pairs under the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), Aaron-Wooi Yik are currently rank fifth in the world, followed by Wei Chong-Kai Wun (14th), Hon Jian-Muhammad Haikal Nazri (19th), and Wan Arif-Roy King (22nd).
Conclusion
With just a month left before the new year, Bin Shen remains optimistic that his players will be able to address their weaknesses and gear up for the 2025 BWF World Tour with renewed energy and strategies. The qualification of Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik for the BWF World Tour Finals (WTF) 2024 in Hangzhou, China, next month provides an invaluable opportunity to identify and fine-tune their shortcomings when competing against the world’s best pairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current ranking of the nation’s top men’s doubles pairs?
A: Aaron-Wooi Yik are currently rank fifth in the world, followed by Wei Chong-Kai Wun (14th), Hon Jian-Muhammad Haikal Nazri (19th), and Wan Arif-Roy King (22nd).
Q: What are the main reasons for the decline in performance of the nation’s top men’s doubles pairs?
A: Injuries and lack of consistency are the main reasons for the decline in performance.
Q: What is the next tournament for the nation’s top men’s doubles pairs?
A: The BWF World Tour Finals (WTF) 2024 in Hangzhou, China, next month.