Tee Kai Wun and Yap Roy King click fast as BAM’s doubles shuffle pays off with Korea Masters triumph
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 — Malaysia’s experimental strategy in the men’s doubles department is yielding res...
Malaysia's experimental strategy in men's doubles has paid off as Tee Kai Wun and Yap Roy King secured the Korea Masters 2026 title at Asan Yi Sun-sin Gymnasium. The duo achieved this feat in their inaugural final together, defeating their fellow Malaysian teammates Man Wei Chong-Soh and Soh Wooi Yik in straight sets, 21-13, 21-18, all within a swift 31-minute match.
This victory marks Malaysia's second win at the Korea Masters since 2024, following the winning partnership of Wooi Yik and Aaron Chia. The Bam's recent decision to shuffle the national men's doubles squad by breaking up established pairings was aimed at discovering more formidable combinations ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers.
As part of the "scratch pair" trial, previous long-term partners were separated, such as Kai Wun and Soh Wei Chong, who were previously a successful duo. Meanwhile, Wooi Yik and Roy King were formerly paired with Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Wan Arif Wan Junaidi, respectively.
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