{
  "id": 13978498,
  "title": "Handshake denied: Aaron Tai's podium moment has badminton fans talking [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/handshake-denied-aaron-tais-podium-moment-has-badminton-fans-talking",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T14:11:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/10/1553969/handshake-denied-aaron-tais-podium-moment-has-badminton-fans"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Aaron Tai secured his maiden Super 500 title alongside Yap Roy King at the Arctic Open, but a near-miss handshake moment on the podium captivated social media. Victorious over Taiwan's Lai Po Yu-Tsai Fu Cheng in Vantaa, Finland on Sunday, the duo celebrated their achievement with smiles and medals. However, the presenter's actions left Aaron temporarily without a handshake. Instead of dwelling on the mishap, Aaron turned it into a playful gesture, raising his hands in a lighthearted manner. Ultimately, both players received their deserved handshakes. The brief exchange added a memorable twist to Aaron's triumph, showcasing his quick thinking both on and off the court.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Aaron Tai finally got his hands on his first Super 500 title with Yap Roy King, but it was an almost-handshake at the Arctic Open prize presentation that got social media buzzing.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}