{
  "id": 1733786,
  "title": "Wei Chong-Kai Wun set up all-Malaysian clash at World Championships",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/wei-chong-kai-wun-set-up-all-malaysian-clash-at-world-championships",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:14:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/08/1514056/wei-chong-kai-wun-set-all-malaysian-clash-world-championships"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia secured their place in the quarter-finals of the men's doubles at the World Championships in New Delhi after Wei Chong-Kai Wun triumphed over Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik's Chinese counterparts, Huang Di-Liu Yang. The world No. 11 edged out the Chinese pair 21-14, 21-15 in the second round at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.\n\nWei Chong-Kai Wun's victory ensured at least one Malaysian pair would advance to the quarter-finals. The Malaysian player expressed satisfaction at the outcome, stating that their recent encounters against the Chinese team would help them prepare better for the upcoming match. He added that their strong communication and performance were key factors in their success.\n\nIn the women's singles, Wong Ling Ching also began her campaign strongly, defeating Peru's Namie Miyahira in just 23 minutes. However, her next opponent, Japan's three-time world champion Akane Yamaguchi, presents a significant challenge.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun set up an all-Malaysian showdown with Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik after advancing to the men’s doubles last 16 at the World Championships in New Delhi on Tuesday.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "Sport : World Badminton Championships: Aaron-Wooi Yik Set Up Last-16 Clash With Wei Chong-Kai Wun",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/sport-world-badminton-championships-aaron-wooi-yik-set-up-last-16",
        "published": "2026-08-18T13:21:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}