Badminton: Rexy Mainaky Disappointed with Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun’s Performance
Kuala Lumpur, November 22 (Bernama) – Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) coaching director Rexy Mainaky expressed his disappointment with men’s doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun for missing out on a place in next month’s Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour Finals.
Disappointing Performance
Rexy Mainaky stated that the world number 14 pair had a bright chance of making their debut in the World Tour Finals, but they blew it with inconsistent performances in recent tournaments.
"Truly a shame because the opportunity (to qualify for the BWF World Tour Finals) was there but they (Wei Chong-Kai Wun) did not grab it. They played as if they didn’t want to win… like they had no purpose," he said.
"They did not seize the opportunity, and that’s one of the things we need to work on moving forward," he added during the national team’s training session at the ABM in Bukit Kiara here today.
Missed Opportunity
The pair’s hopes of making their debut in the season-ending tournament were dashed when they lost 21-19, 19-21, 17-21 to Denmark’s Daniel Lundgaard-Mads Vestergaard in the opening round of the ongoing 2024 China Masters on Tuesday (Nov 19).
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik’s Chances
Meanwhile, when asked about Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik’s chances of qualifying for the BWF World Tour Finals, Rexy said they are still in the running after moving into the quarter-finals (of the China Masters).
"Aaron-Wooi Yik have a great chance because this is a Super 750 event and it offers a lot of points. Hopefully, they can go further (in the China Masters)," he said.
BWF World Tour Finals Format
According to the format, only the top eight players and pairs in the qualifying rankings will compete in the BWF World Tour Finals, with a maximum of two representatives from a country for each category. The 2024 Olympic gold medallist, however, gets an automatic spot in the Finals even if not in the top eight ranking of the BWF World Tour.
BWF World Tour Finals Dates
The BWF World Tour Finals will be held in Hangzhou, China from December 11-15.
Conclusion
Rexy Mainaky’s disappointment with Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun’s performance is a clear indication that the duo needs to work on their consistency if they want to achieve their goals in the world of badminton. With the BWF World Tour Finals just around the corner, it remains to be seen whether the other Malaysian pairs will be able to make it to the prestigious tournament.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the BWF World Tour Finals?
A: The BWF World Tour Finals is a season-ending tournament that brings together the top players and pairs in the world of badminton.
Q: How do teams qualify for the BWF World Tour Finals?
A: Teams qualify for the BWF World Tour Finals based on their performance in the qualifying rankings.
Q: What is the format of the BWF World Tour Finals?
A: The format of the BWF World Tour Finals features a maximum of two representatives from a country for each category, with the top eight players and pairs in the qualifying rankings competing in the tournament.