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The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
All Bing Kun wants is a lasting partnership with latest partner Pei Kee
Loo's latest switch: Bing Kun (left) will combine with Pei Kee starting from the Macau Open from July 29-Aug 3. PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Loo Bing Kun hopes to form a stable partnership with Go Pei Kee in the mixed doubles after switching partners many times. Bing Kun, who had a brief stint with the experienced Toh Ee Wei last month, will combine with Pei Kee, starting from the Macau Open from July 29-Aug 3. The 23-year-old has not managed to nail down a partnership so far and hopes that he can finally establish himself with Pei Kee. The latter, who is also 23, will take on double duty as she will continue playing in the women's doubles with Teoh Mei Xing. 'The coaches informed me that I will be partnering Pei Kee and we started training together this week,' said Bing Kun after a training session at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara yesterday. 'I hope this will be permanent. I have changed many partners before this. I played longest for one year with Ho Lo Ee. 'To be able to perform well, I think it's better to have a steady partner. Doubles players need time to gel.' Bing Kun showed glimpses of his potential during his short time with Ee Wei, reaching the quarter-finals and second round in the Taiwan Open and Malaysian Masters respectively. The Penang-born player is hoping to use the experience gained with Ee Wei in his new partnership with Pei Kee. 'Playing with a senior player like Ee Wei was a turning point for me. I learned a lot from her,' said Bing Kun. 'The style of play with Pei Kee will be different and I need to help her get her rhythm back in the mixed doubles as she has been focusing solely on women's doubles for the past six months. 'She has also been playing more in the back court in women's doubles, so I need to help her adapt to playing at front. 'Playing in two events will not be a problem for her as she is physically strong enough to cope,' added Bing Kun.
The Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Herry challenges Aaron-Soh to grab world No. 1 spot with good shows in Japan, China
New goal: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are currently ranked second in the world. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: Go for world No. 1. Men's doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has challenged shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to reach the top ranking for the first time before the World Championships from Aug 25-31 in Paris. Currently at No. 2, Aaron-Wooi Yik have a chance to overtake fellow Malaysians Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani for the top spot when they compete next in the back-to-back Japan Open from July 15-20 and China Open from July 22-27. The former are breathing down the independent pair's necks with 89,870 ranking points compared to the latter, who have 91,090 points. Herry has urged Aaron-Wooi Yik to take this opportunity to finally achieve the elusive milestone in their careers and give themselves a huge boost before the prestigious world meet. 'For me, it's important for Aaron-Wooi Yik to become world No. 1 before the world meet,' said Herry after overseeing a training session at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara yesterday. 'If they can achieve this, then it will be good as it will give them a better seeding in the tournament. 'They have a chance and this (becoming world No. 1) has been one of their personal targets.' Based on their hot form since April under Herry's guidance, Aaron-Wooi Yik have a good opportunity to overtake Sze Fei-Izzuddin. The 2022 world champions captured the Asian Championships, Thailand Open and Singapore Open titles and finished runners-up to world No. 7 teammates Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun in the Malaysian Masters. Meanwhile, Sze Fei-Izzuddin, who became world No. 1 last month, have struggled for consistency this year. The pair captured the Indian Open in January but failed to reach the semi-finals in all their outings since their triumph. Sze Fei-Izzuddin also face a fight to hold on to their top spot as they won both the Japan and China Opens last year and need to do well this year too to protect their ranking points. Aaron-Wooi Yik on the other hand missed both the tourneys last year due to the latter's toe injury and do not have to worry about defending any points. The draw for the Japan Open which will be held in Tokyo will be released on July 8.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Aaron-Wooi Yik capable of getting top spot
KUALA LUMPUR: A strong showing at the Japan and China Opens next month could lift national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik to the world No. 1 ranking and boost their seeding prospects at the world championships, said head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi. He said clinching the world's top ranking could help the Olympic bronze medallists secure a better seeding at the world championships in Paris this August. 'Aaron and Wooi Yik are already ranked second in the world, which I think is good enough to help with their seeding at the world championships. 'But if they can become world No. 1 before then, why not? Of course, that would be even better,' he told reporters after a national team training session at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) here today. Aaron-Wooi Yik are ranked second with 89,870 points, just 1,220 points behind their compatriots and professional pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani. However, Herry said the world No. 1 ranking is not the top priority for Aaron-Wooi Yik, as it is more important to be well prepared for all tournaments. Aaron-Wooi Yik are the first and only Malaysians to have won a world badminton title, achieving the feat in 2022 in Tokyo after defeating Indonesia's Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan.
The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Aaron-Wooi Yik capable of getting top spot ahead of world meet
KUALA LUMPUR: A strong showing at the Japan and China Opens next month could lift national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik to the world No. 1 ranking and boost their seeding prospects at the world championships, said head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi. He said clinching the world's top ranking could help the Olympic bronze medallists secure a better seeding at the world championships in Paris this August. 'Aaron and Wooi Yik are already ranked second in the world, which I think is good enough to help with their seeding at the world championships. 'But if they can become world No. 1 before then, why not? Of course, that would be even better,' he told reporters after a national team training session at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) here today. Aaron-Wooi Yik are ranked second with 89,870 points, just 1,220 points behind their compatriots and professional pair Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani. However, Herry said the world No. 1 ranking is not the top priority for Aaron-Wooi Yik, as it is more important to be well prepared for all tournaments. Aaron-Wooi Yik are the first and only Malaysians to have won a world badminton title, achieving the feat in 2022 in Tokyo after defeating Indonesia's Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan.
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Herry challenges Aaron-Wooi Yik to reach world No. 1 before world meet
PETALING JAYA: Men's doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has challenged shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to reach the top ranking for the first time before the World Championships from Aug 25 to 31 in Paris. Currently at No. 2, Aaron-Wooi Yik have a chance to overtake fellow Malaysians Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani for the top spot when they compete next in the back-to-back Japan Open (July 15-20) and China Open (July 22-27). Those in the former group are hot on the heels of the independent pair, with 89,870 ranking points to their 91,090. Herry has urged Aaron-Wooi Yik to take this opportunity to finally achieve the elusive milestone in their careers and give themselves a huge boost before the prestigious world meet. "For me, it's important for Aaron-Wooi Yik to become world No. 1 before the world meet," said Herry after overseeing a training session at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara on Friday (June 20). "If they can achieve this, then it will be good as it will give them a better seeding in the tournament. "They have a chance, and this (becoming world No. 1) has been one of their personal targets." Based on their hot form since April under Herry's guidance, Aaron-Wooi Yik have a good opportunity to overtake Sze Fei-Izzuddin. The 2022 world champions captured the Asian Championships, Thailand Open and Singapore Open titles and finished runners-up to world No. 7 teammates Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun in the Malaysian Masters. Meanwhile, Sze Fei-Izzuddin, who became world No. 1 last month, have struggled for consistency this year. The pair captured the Indian Open in January but failed to reach the semi-finals in all their outings since their triumph. Sze Fei-Izzuddin also face a fight to hold on to their top spot as they won both the Japan and China Opens last year and need to do well this year too to protect their ranking points. Aaron-Wooi Yik, on the other hand, missed both the tourneys last year due to the latter's toe injury and does not have to worry about defending any points. The draw for the Japan Open, which will be held in Tokyo, will be released on July 8.
