{
  "id": 2973158,
  "title": "The Aaron-Wooi Yik combo is still in limbo despite winning world silver",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/the-aaron-wooi-yik-combo-is-still-in-limbo-despite-winning-world",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T07:42:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/08/1517798/aaron-wooi-yik-combo-still-limbo-despite-winning-world-silver"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "What is the future of the Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik doubles combination after finishing as world silver medalists at the World Championships in New Delhi? National doubles director Rexy Mainaky has not commented on their future, stating that BAM (Badminton Association of Malaysia) will make a final decision after the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games in September. For now, Aaron will partner Tee Kai Wun at the Asian Games. Fans are left wondering if the Aaron-Wooi Yik duo will be reinstated for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: What is going to happen to the Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik combination following their second placing in the World Championships in New Delhi on Sunday?",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}