PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttlers Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Choong Hon Jian-Mohd Haikal Nazri have the opportunity to prove themselves ahead of the Thomas Cup Finals after they were selected for the Asia Team Championships from Feb 3-8 in Qingdao, China. 6 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun and instead send back-up players for the team meet which also acts as the qualifier for the Thomas Cup Finals from April 24-May 3 in Horsens, Denmark. 17 Roy King-Arif will lead the men’s doubles and will be supported by world No. Men’s doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi said that the move was to give the youngsters a chance to fight for a spot in the prestigious Thomas Cup. “We want to give our second line players an opportunity to prove themselves in a team event and fight for a place in the Thomas Cup,” said Herry.

Source: The Star January 18, 2026 00:40 UTC