Malaysia’s Man Wei Chong Aims to Break into World’s Top 10 Badminton Rankings
National men’s doubles player Man Wei Chong is determined to break into the world’s top 10 rankings after achieving his current world No. 12 ranking.
Wei Chong, who partners Tee Kai Wun, is hopeful of reaching this milestone with the arrival of Herry Iman Pierngadi as Malaysia’s new men’s doubles head coach, given his track record of producing world-class pairs.
"Our goal is to break into the world’s top 10. We’ve been aiming for this for the past two years but haven’t been able to achieve it," Wei Chong said after a national squad training session at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara here today.
"I believe it’s possible now with Herry’s guidance because he has produced world champions and coached Indonesia for nearly 30 years. We hope to improve under his leadership," he added.
Their victory at the Indonesia Masters 2025 last Sunday propelled Wei Chong and Kai Wun to the No. 12 spot in the world rankings, marking their career-best achievement so far.
According to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings, Wei Chong and Kai Wun climbed one spot from No. 13, now holding 65,490 points.
Commenting on his upcoming debut at the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships (BAMTC) in Qingdao, China next month, Wei Chong said he and Kai Wun are ready to take on the challenge alongside their fellow doubles pair Yap Roy King and Wan Muhammad Arif Shaharuddin Wan Junaidi.
Malaysia have been drawn into Group B alongside Indonesia, Hong Kong, and Kazakhstan for the BAMTC, scheduled to take place from Feb 11 to 16.
New Beginnings with Herry Iman Pierngadi
With the arrival of Herry Iman Pierngadi as Malaysia’s new men’s doubles head coach, Wei Chong is optimistic about his team’s chances of breaking into the world’s top 10 rankings. Pierngadi’s track record of producing world-class pairs has given Wei Chong and Kai Wun renewed confidence in their abilities.
Preparations for the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships
Wei Chong and Kai Wun are gearing up for their debut at the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships in Qingdao, China next month. The duo is looking forward to the challenge and is confident in their abilities to deliver a strong performance alongside their fellow doubles pair Yap Roy King and Wan Muhammad Arif Shaharuddin Wan Junaidi.
Conclusion
Man Wei Chong is determined to break into the world’s top 10 badminton rankings with the guidance of Herry Iman Pierngadi as Malaysia’s new men’s doubles head coach. With their current world No. 12 ranking, Wei Chong and Kai Wun are poised to make a strong impact in the upcoming tournaments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Man Wei Chong’s current world ranking in badminton?
A: Man Wei Chong is currently ranked world No. 12 in badminton.
Q: Who is Malaysia’s new men’s doubles head coach?
A: Herry Iman Pierngadi is Malaysia’s new men’s doubles head coach.
Q: What is the Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships (BAMTC)?
A: The BAMTC is an international badminton tournament that brings together teams from Asia to compete in a mixed team format.
Q: When is the 2025 Badminton Asia Mixed Team Championships scheduled to take place?
A: The 2025 BAMTC is scheduled to take place from Feb 11 to 16 in Qingdao, China.