PETALING JAYA: With less than four weeks to go before the All-England begins, men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are eager to erase a painful memory at the prestigious event. The two-time runners up at the world’s oldest badminton tournament suffered an early exit last year when they were knocked out in the first round despite being among the tournament favourites. However, they are also fully aware that competition in the men’s doubles is fiercer than ever, as no opponents can be taken lightly, even in the opening round. “The chance to win is definitely there because the men’s doubles field is very open now. It is not easy to set targets or ensure consistent performances in Europe because we need time to adapt,” said Aaron.

Source: The Star January 28, 2026 02:29 UTC