Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik Clinch National Sportsman Award for second Time
KUALA LUMPUR (AP) - Badminton men’s doubles pair aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have been named Malaysia’s National Sportsman of the Year for 2024, marking their second time receiving the prestigious award. The announcement was made Tuesday at the National Sports Awards ceremony held at Dorsett Grand Subang.
Badminton Duo Honored for outstanding achievements
Chia and Soh, currently ranked No. 5 globally, previously won the award in 2022 after their historic victory at the World Championships in Tokyo, where they became the first Malaysian shuttlers to achieve this feat. their recent accomplishments include defending their Olympic bronze medal at the Paris Olympics last year, securing a silver medal at the Asian Team Championships, and earning a bronze medal at the Asian Championships.
Other Nominees and Sportswoman Award
The other nominees for the National Sportsman award were badminton singles player Lee Zii Jia, weightlifter Mohd Aniq Kasdan, wushu exponent Wong Weng Soon, and pencak silat exponent Abdul Latif Mazakir.
In the women’s category, lawn bowler Nor Farah Ain abdullah was crowned National Sportswoman for her outstanding performance on the world stage. Farah’s achievements include winning gold at the World Indoor Bowls Championships in the Channel Islands and gold at the Asian Championships in Thailand. Other contenders were bowler Sin Li Jane, silat exponent Nor Farah Mazlan, wushu exponent Tan Cheong Min, and cyclist Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri.
Paralympic Awards
Powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin received the National Paralympic Sportsman award after successfully defending his gold medal at the Paris Paralympics and setting a new world record. Lawn bowler Hasmunirah Malik was named National Paralympic Sportswoman.
What achievements led to Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik winning the National Sportsman Award in both 2022 and 2024?
Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik Clinch National Sportsman Award for second Time
KUALA LUMPUR (AP) - Badminton men’s doubles pair aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have been named Malaysia’s National Sportsman of the year for 2024, marking their second time receiving the prestigious award. The announcement was made Tuesday at the National Sports Awards ceremony held at Dorsett Grand Subang.
badminton Duo Honored for outstanding achievements
Chia and Soh, currently ranked No. 5 globally, previously won the award in 2022 after their historic victory at the World Championships in Tokyo, where they became the first Malaysian shuttlers to achieve this feat. their recent accomplishments include defending their Olympic bronze medal at the Paris Olympics last year, securing a silver medal at the Asian Team Championships, and earning a bronze medal at the Asian Championships.
Other Nominees and Sportswoman Award
The other nominees for the National sportsman award were badminton singles player Lee Zii Jia, weightlifter Mohd Aniq kasdan, wushu exponent Wong Weng Soon, and pencak silat exponent Abdul Latif Mazakir.
In the women’s category, lawn bowler Nor Farah Ain abdullah was crowned National Sportswoman for her outstanding performance on the world stage. Farah’s achievements include winning gold at the World Indoor Bowls Championships in the Channel Islands and gold at the Asian Championships in Thailand. Other contenders were bowler Sin Li Jane, silat exponent nor Farah Mazlan, wushu exponent Tan Cheong Min, and cyclist Nurul Izzah Izzati Mohd Asri.
Paralympic Awards
Powerlifter bonnie Bunyau Gustin received the National Paralympic Sportsman award after successfully defending his gold medal at the Paris Paralympics and setting a new world record. Lawn bowler Hasmunirah Malik was named National Paralympic Sportswoman.
Q&A: Unpacking the National Sports Awards
Q: Who are Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi yik?
A: They are a Malaysian badminton men’s doubles pair, currently ranked No. 5 in the world, and are renowned for their agility and teamwork on the court. They are known as one of the best badminton pairs in the world.
Q: what makes their victory at the World Championships in Tokyo so special?
A: They were the first ever Malaysian shuttlers to win the Badminton World Championships, a major achievement in their country’s badminton history. This win solidified their place in the badminton hall of fame.
Q: What other awards did the winners receive?
A: Nor Farah Ain Abdullah won the National Sportswoman award, Bonnie Bunyau Gustin was the National Paralympic Sportsman, and Hasmunirah Malik won the National Paralympic Sportswoman.
Q: What is the significance of the National Sports Awards?
A: The awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of Malaysian athletes across various sports, inspiring the next generation of sportsmen and women. These awards are a huge recognition and motivation factor for the athletes.
Q: What were the other notable achievements this year?
A: Bonnie Bunyau Gustin defended his gold medal at the Paris Paralympics while setting a new world record. Nor Farah Ain Abdullah won gold at the World Indoor Bowls Championships and the Asian Championships.
Q: Where can I find more data about these athletes?
A: You can follow their journeys on social media or visit the official websites of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM).
Q: How can I support malaysian athletes?
A: Cheer for them at their tournaments, follow their progress in the news, and consider supporting local sports initiatives. A little encouragement goes a long way!
Inspired by these athletes’ achievements? Keep an eye out for the next generation of Malaysian sports stars and continue to celebrate their success!
