{
  "id": 19109898,
  "title": "Razif backs in-form Wei Chong-Kai Wun to strike while hot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/razif-backs-in-form-wei-chong-kai-wun-to-strike-while-hot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T06:15:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/11/1573906/razif-backs-form-wei-chong-kai-wun-strike-while-hot"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Datuk Razif Sidek is confident that Malaysia's world No. 9 doubles team, Man Wei Chong-Kai Wun, made the correct decision to participate in the Kumamoto Masters and Hong Kong Open while in top form. Following their semi-final loss to South Korea's Kim Won Ho-Seung Jae in Yeosu, Wei Chong-Kai stated they would play their final two tournaments of the season despite having no chance of qualifying for the World Tour Finals. Razif believes the Malaysians should capitalise on their momentum and look for more victories before the year ends. Consistency has been a challenge for Malaysian shuttlers, but Wei Chong-Kai Wun have shown signs of improvement since their reunion. Razif, who praised the pair, hopes they can achieve more successes at prestigious events such as the All England, World Championships, or Olympics. Wei Chong-Kai Wun will face unknown qualifiers in Kumamoto before potentially meeting fellow Malaysian Nur Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong in the second round.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Razif Sidek believes world No. 9 men's doubles pair Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun made the right call to play at the Kumamoto Masters, beginning on Tuesday, and Hong Kong Open while they are in form.",
  "key_points": [],
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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."
}