Aaron-Wooi Yik open to BAM exit to save LA 2028 Olympic dream
KUALA LUMPUR: Are Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik preparing to leave the BA of Malaysia (BAM) and turn independent?
Aaron-Chia-Soh Wooi Yik expressed willingness to consider leaving the Malaysia Badminton Association (BAM) and potentially becoming an independent pair, if it allowed for continuity until the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The world No. 4 and his partner Wooi Yik emerged as silver medalists at the men's doubles event at the World Championships following their silver in New Delhi.
The pair had previously been paired with different partners before the World Championships. Wooi Yik and his partner were semi-finalists and ultimately lost to China's Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang in the final. The pair's experiment with a new coach, Herry Iman Pierngadi, began at the Japan Open. While Wooi Yik and his partner are hopeful to continue their partnership, they expressed readiness to discuss further options if their plans do not align.
Both acknowledged that their careers in elite badminton might be limited to a few more years, with an Olympic gold medal in Los Angeles being a primary objective. The coaches have not yet finalized their plans, suggesting a potential reshuffle during the China Masters and European swing.
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