Men’s doubles reshuffle continues as Herry seeks best pairings
The Badminton Association of Malaysia has reshuffled its men's doubles pairings again to ensure players earn enough ranking points to qualify for the China Masters. These temporary changes follow a series of experimental partnerships aimed at finding the most competitive combinations.
Why it matters
Strategic roster management is critical for national sports bodies to maximize tournament qualification and international ranking success.
PETALING JAYA: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) have reshuffled their men’s doubles combinations yet again, this time for the China Masters in Shenzen from Sept 1-6.
The main draw and qualifying list released by the Badminton World Federation (BWF) on July 21 showed several new pairings entered by BAM for the Super 750 tournament – but they are temporary measures.
Aaron Chia has been paired with Man Wei Chong, while Aaron Tai will partner Soh Wooi Yik.
Men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi said the latest changes were made to ensure the players qualify for the tournament.
Had BAM stuck with their existing partnerships, neither Aaron-Aaron nor Wooi Yik-Wei Chong would have earned enough ranking points to make the main draw.
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