Aaron at ease with new partner Kai Wun
AICHI: Men’s doubles shuttler Aaron Chia said he had no issues partnering Tee Kai Wun after the combination secured a crucial point for Malaysia in their Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya team quarter-final against Indonesia on Tuesday.
AICHI: Men's doubles shuttler, Aaron Chia, expressed no issues partnering with teammate, Tee Kai Wun, following their team's quarter-final victory against Indonesia at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. The Malaysian team, comprising Aaron and Kai Wun, defeated Indonesia's Leo Rolly Carnando and Daniel Marthin 17-21, 21-16, 21-13.
However, despite their win, Malaysia failed to advance to the semi-finals, losing 3-2 to Indonesia. This was the second time Aaron and Kai Wun played as a reserve combination, having done so in the Thomas Cup earlier in April, where they also defeated Japan's Kakeru Kumagai and Hiroki Nishi in the group stage. Aaron mentioned that being a makeshift pairing helped them play more calmly, as there was less pressure on them.
He added that their experience as an established pair allowed them to play more composedly. Aaron revealed that he is always ready to partner any player, focusing on giving his best performance on court. Kai Wun agreed, stating that they needed time to find their rhythm early in the match, but once they did, they played better. They both expressed their hope for Malaysia to win a medal in the individual event, despite not having an advantage due to not being seeded.
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