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Can Aaron‑Wooi Yik win the world title for a second time?

Malaysia’s Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik eye second world title in New Delhi final

Source: Utusan Malaysia · August 22, 2026 at 6:11 PM · AI-assisted report

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TAIPEI, 23 AUGUST 2026 —

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Malaysia’s Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik eye second world title in New Delhi final

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PETALING JAYA, Aug 22 — Malaysia’s top men’s doubles pair, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, will vie for a second world championship title when they face either China or Chinese Taipei in the final of the Badminton World Championships in New Delhi on Saturday.

The world No. 4 duo stunned defending champions and top seeds Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae of South Korea 21-17, 21-18 in 43 minutes on Friday, marking their second win in five international meetings against the Korean pair.

Aaron and Soh, reuniting after a brief split earlier this year, delivered a strong performance despite only two weeks of preparation ahead of the tournament.

They will face either China’s Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang (world No. 3) or Taiwan’s Lee Jhe Huei-Yang Po Hsuan (world No. 17) in the final.

Details not yet available on the final’s schedule.

Aaron and Soh previously made history by winning Malaysia’s first-ever men’s doubles world title in Tokyo in 2022. A second victory would cement their status as the first Malaysian men’s doubles pair to claim the world championship twice.

The pair has also secured two bronze medals at the Badminton World Championships.

Malaysian badminton fans will closely watch the final, which follows a strong campaign by the national team in New Delhi.

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