PETALING JAYA: It was relief for the team bound for the Asia Team Championships after men’s doubles shuttler Yap Roy King recovered from an ankle injury in time for the competition starting on Tuesday in Qingdao, China. “I will say Roy King’s recovery is at about 90%. “He will be able to compete in the Asia team meet,” said men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi. Roy King is set to play an important role as the top doubles pair for the team along with Wan Arif Wan Junaidi. The other pairs who will join Roy King-Arif in Qingdao are world No.

Source: The Star February 01, 2026 17:57 UTC