{
  "id": 3697877,
  "title": "Kien Keat tells Aaron-Wooi Yik: Talk to BAM and prove yourselves",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/kien-keat-tells-aaron-wooi-yik-talk-to-bam-and-prove-yourselves",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T07:19:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/08/1519918/kien-keat-tells-aaron-wooi-yik-talk-bam-and-prove-yourselves"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Badminton legend Koo Kien Keat has advised Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to discuss their future with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to reach a favorable agreement. Kien Keat believes if both players are committed to staying together, they should work with BAM and the coaching staff, and be given a specific timeframe to demonstrate their continued capability. Kien Keat feels that a nine-month window before the qualification period for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, beginning next May, would be ideal for proving themselves. He stated that if they can achieve success during that period, such as winning titles or becoming world No. 1, the partnership may continue. However, if they fail to do so, they would have to accept the decision made by BAM and the coaching team.\n\nKien Keat emphasized that one tournament should not determine the future of a partnership and stressed the importance of consistency over short-term results. He also backed BAM performance committee chairman Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei's stance that decisions should not be solely based on a few tournaments. Kien Keat urged Aaron-Wooi Yik against making a hasty decision and advised them to resolve the matter through discussions with BAM. The badminton legend concluded that a player's or partnership's true value is measured by their ability to consistently perform at the highest level.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Badminton legend Koo Kien Keat has urged Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to hold talks with the BA of Malaysia (BAM) to reach the best agreement on their future as a pair.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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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."
}