Malaysian Badminton Player Soh Wooi Yik’s Quest for 2024 BWF World Tour Finals
Challenges Ahead for Soh Wooi Yik and Partner Aaron Chia
National men’s doubles player Soh Wooi Yik is still hoping to play at the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals to be held in Hangzhou, China in December. However, he and his partner Aaron Chia will face a difficult challenge in pushing their world tour ranking to the top eight for the final championship, as they are currently in 12th position.
Injury Recovery and Rhythm Reboot
What’s more, Wooi Yik, 26, said he is still not fully fit, having just recovered from a fractured bone in his right toe. He sustained the injury during the Paris Olympics in August and needs to regain the rhythm of the game now. “I just want to get back my rhythm. My body needs to adapt because before going to Europe I only trained for two weeks, perhaps my fitness or strength is not at its peak yet,” he said at the Federal Territories Malaysia Games (Sukma) victory incentive presentation ceremony here today.
Remaining Tournaments for Qualification
The Kuala Lumpur-born athlete said there are only three tournaments left for him and Aaron to collect points to qualify for the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals, namely the Korea Masters, Japan Masters, and China Masters, respectively, next month. Last week, Aaron-Wooi Yik lost to the Chinese pair, Chen Bo Yang-Liu Yi 20-22, 15-21 in the quarter-finals of the Denmark Open in Odense. This was after their campaign in the Arctic Open came to an early end on October 10 when they were knocked out in the second round.
Award for Olympic Bronze Medal
At the presentation ceremony tonight, Wooi Yik received a windfall amounting to RM50,000 for successfully winning bronze at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris with his partner, Aaron Chia.
Conclusion
Soh Wooi Yik and his partner Aaron Chia face a challenging road ahead to qualify for the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals. With only three tournaments left to collect points, they will need to regain their rhythm and push their world tour ranking to the top eight. Despite the obstacles, Wooi Yik remains determined to make it to the finals.
Frequently Asked Questions
* What are the remaining tournaments for Soh Wooi Yik and Aaron Chia to collect points to qualify for the 2024 BWF World Tour Finals?
+ The Korea Masters, Japan Masters, and China Masters, respectively, next month.
* What is Soh Wooi Yik’s current world tour ranking in men’s doubles?
+ 12th position.
* How old is Soh Wooi Yik?
+ 26 years old.