Splitting doubles pairs part of Olympic qualification plan, says BAM
The Badminton Association of Malaysia is experimenting with new men's doubles pairings to prepare for upcoming Olympic qualification. While top pairs will remain together for major tournaments, the coaching staff is testing new combinations to strengthen long-term performance.
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Strategic roster changes in elite sports can significantly impact national medal prospects and athlete career trajectories.
Share BAM president Tengku Zafrul Aziz says he supports the coaching team's decision to try new scratch pairs and test different strategies. BAM’s plans won’t affect the world rankings of Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, who are currently ranked world No. 2. (EPA Images pic) KUALA LUMPUR : The decision to split the country’s top men’s doubles pairs, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Tee Kai Wun-Man Wei Chong, is part of a long-term strategy to strengthen the national doubles shuttlers ahead of next year’s Olympic qualification campaign. Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president Tengku Zafrul Aziz said the move would not affect the world rankings of Aaron-Wooi Yik, who are currently ranked world No 3, and Wei Chong-Kai Wun, who are ranked sixth.
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