{
  "id": 3178035,
  "title": "Rift brewing?: Aaron-Wooi Yik's World silver not enough to convince Herry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/rift-brewing-aaron-wooi-yiks-world-silver-not-enough-to-convince-herry",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T03:31:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/08/1518369/rift-brewing-aaron-wooi-yiks-world-silver-not-enough-convince"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEPANG: Aaron-Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, the world No. 4 doubles player, and his coach Herry Iman Pierngadi are reportedly at loggerheads over their future in Malaysia's national men's doubles squad. Following Aaron-Wooi Yik's impressive silver medal at the recent World Championships in New Delhi, he has openly admitted that they are considering leaving the national set-up if they are split permanently. However, national coach Herry insists that the reshuffle is not a permanent decision but rather aimed at refreshing the squad's partnerships. Herry has praised Aaron-Wooi Yik's performance in New Delhi, stating that the pair's chemistry remains strong even after being tried with different partners. The coaching team is still assessing the pair's compatibility with other players before making a final decision by the end of the year.",
  "summary": "SEPANG: Is a rift brewing between world No. 4 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and national men's doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi?",
  "key_points": [
    "Aaron-Chia-Soh Wooi Yik won silver at World Championships.",
    "Coach Herry Iman Pierngadi at odds with player over future.",
    "Decision on squad reshuffle pending by year-end."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Aaron-Wooi Yik's World silver has not eased tensions with Herry, suggesting a deeper rift that may alter their future in Malaysia's national men's doubles squad.",
  "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."
}