{
  "id": 2711372,
  "title": "Aaron-Wooi Yik take on Chinese bogeymen for second world title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/aaron-wooi-yik-take-on-chinese-bogeymen-for-second-world-title",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T03:51:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/08/1517043/aaron-wooi-yik-take-chinese-bogeymen-second-world-title"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aaron-Chia Soh Wooi Yik is seeking his second world title in a grueling battle against Chinese doubles powerhouse Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang in the men's doubles final at New Delhi on Sunday. Although world No. 3 Wei Keng-Wang Chang has shown inconsistency, their head-to-head record of 11-3 against Aaron-Wooi Yik speaks volumes about their rivalry. Their triumph at the 2024 Paris Olympics, securing wins in both group stage and semi-finals, serves as a testament to their ability to trouble Aaron-Wooi Yik. After recovering from their loss in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics by clinching Malaysia's first world title in 2020, Aaron-Wooi Yik seems to be back in form. If they can recreate their semi-final performance against defending champions Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae, history can be made at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on Sunday. The motivation to end their 14-month title drought, coupled with their desire to become Malaysia's most decorated pair in history, further fuels their determination. Although Wei Keng-Wang Chang managed to win a title this year at the India Open, Aaron-Wooi Yik's aggressive and fearless play in the final could lead to a historic win.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik's attempt to win a second world title will face its sternest test from their Chinese bogeymen Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang in the men's doubles final in New Delhi on Sunday.",
  "key_points": [
    "Aaron-Chia Soh Wooi Yik seeks second world title",
    "Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang boasts 11-3 head-to-head record",
    "Aaron-Wooi Yik aims to end 14-month title drought"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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  },
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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."
}