{
  "id": 7946644,
  "title": "Rexy ready with backup plan if Noraqilah misses Asian Games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/rexy-ready-with-backup-plan-if-noraqilah-misses-asian-games",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T04:16:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/09/1534630/rexy-ready-backup-plan-if-noraqilah-misses-asian-games"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky has prepared Cheng Su Yin and Shevon Lai to be a tactical backup if Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan cannot participate in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games team event. The 19-year-old's involvement is uncertain after she suffered a left ankle injury during training at the Badminton Academy of Malaysia last Thursday. Noraqilah, ranked world No. 49, paired with Low Zi Yu, Malaysia's second-ranked women's doubles team, behind world No. 5 Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah. The mixed doubles duo of Su Yin and Shevon are available as secondary options should Noraqilah be unavailable. However, Rexy emphasized the coaching team will await the team-event draw before deciding on any substitutions. They have not yet seen the draw and will evaluate it upon arrival in Japan. Team manager Datuk Ng Chin Chai and coaches will discuss possible adjustments with Rexy before the team departs for Japan. Noraqilah has been undergoing rehabilitation and is expected to undergo further medical assessments before a final decision. Despite improved condition, the teenager has been limited in training. Rexy highlighted Malaysia's challenging task in the team competition and the need to work twice as hard to secure at least a semi-final spot. The preparation phase in Japan will focus on refreshing players' best performances and making minor adjustments before the competition at the Ichinomiya City Municipal Gymnasium on Sunday.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky is keeping Cheng Su Yin and Shevon Lai ready for a tactical reshuffle should Noraqilah Maisarah Ramdan be ruled out of the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games team event.",
  "key_points": [
    "Rexy Mainaky plans backup players if Noraqilah misses Asian Games.",
    "19-year-old Noraqilah injured left ankle during training.",
    "Coaching team awaits draw before making substitution decisions."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}