Malaysian Badminton Stars Chia and Soh Honored Ahead of World Title pursuit
Malaysia’s top men’s doubles badminton pair, Aaron chia and Soh Wooi Yik, have been awarded the National Sportsman Award for 2024, recognizing their bronze medal defense at the Olympic Games in Paris. This honour comes as the duo sets their sights on claiming a second world title later this year.
Chia and Soh Capture National Sportsman Award
Chia and Soh, currently ranked No. 5 in the world, earned the prestigious award for their victory against Denmark’s Kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen at the Olympics. The pair were unable to attend the award ceremony, which was graced by Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim, due to their participation in the Thailand Open.
busy Tournament Schedule Follows national Recognition
Fresh off their Asian title win at the Badminton Asia Championship where they defeated China’s Chen Boyang and Liu Yi, chia and Soh are preparing for a demanding schedule. Following the Thailand Open, they will compete in the Malaysia Masters (May 20-25) and the Singapore Open (May 27-June 1).
New Coaching Partnership Aims for World Championship Glory
Under the guidance of their new coach, Herry Iman Pierngadi, who joined the team in January after a distinguished 30-year career with the Indonesian BA, Chia and Soh aim to break their record of winning no more than one international title a year.Their primary goal is to reclaim the world title they secured in 2022 and become Malaysia’s first badminton world champions.
Other National Sports Awards Recipients
Nor Farah Ain Abdullah made history as the first female lawn bowler to win the National Sportswoman of the Year award after her gold medal at the 2024 World indoor Bowls Championships. The national sepak takraw team won the Men’s Team Award. Bonnie Bunyau Gustin was crowned National Paralympic Sportsman, and Hasmunirah Maliki took home the National Paralympic Sportswoman title.
Coaching and Leadership Honored
Jamil Adam received the National Men’s Coach Award, while Siti Rahmah Mohamed Nasir was awarded the National Women’s Coach Award. Sunny Si Poh Heng and Tan Sri Norza Zakaria were recognized with the Sports Leadership Award. Melaka Governor tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam was named Sports Personality of the Year. Special Awards were given to Johor Motorsport Racing Team (JMR), Malaysian Deaf Sports Association, Selangor Red Giant (E-sports MLBB), and the late Datuk Hasbullah Awang.
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Malaysian Badminton Stars Chia and Soh Honored Ahead of World Title pursuit
Malaysia’s top men’s doubles badminton pair, aaron chia and Soh wooi Yik, have been awarded the National Sportsman Award for 2024, recognizing their bronze medal defense at the Olympic Games in Paris. This honor comes as the duo sets their sights on claiming a second world title later this year.
Chia and Soh Capture National Sportsman Award
Chia and Soh, currently ranked No. 5 in the world, earned the prestigious award for their victory against Denmark’s kim Astrup and Anders Skaarup Rasmussen at the Olympics. The pair were unable to attend the award ceremony, which was graced by Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim, due to their participation in the Thailand Open.
busy Tournament Schedule Follows national Recognition
Fresh off their Asian title win at the Badminton Asia Championship where they defeated China’s Chen Boyang and Liu yi, chia and Soh are preparing for a demanding schedule. Following the Thailand Open, they will compete in the Malaysia Masters (May 20-25) and the Singapore Open (May 27-June 1).
New Coaching Partnership Aims for World Championship Glory
Under the guidance of their new coach,Herry Iman pierngadi,who joined the team in January after a distinguished 30-year career with the Indonesian BA,Chia and Soh aim to break their record of winning no more than one international title a year.Their primary goal is to reclaim the world title they secured in 2022 and become Malaysia’s first badminton world champions.
Other National Sports Awards Recipients
Nor Farah Ain Abdullah made history as the first female lawn bowler to win the National Sportswoman of the Year award after her gold medal at the 2024 World indoor Bowls Championships.The national sepak takraw team won the Men’s Team Award.Bonnie Bunyau Gustin was crowned National Paralympic Sportsman,and Hasmunirah maliki took home the National Paralympic Sportswoman title.
Coaching and Leadership Honored
Jamil Adam received the National Men’s Coach Award, while Siti Rahmah Mohamed Nasir was awarded the National Women’s Coach Award. Sunny Si Poh Heng and Tan Sri Norza Zakaria were recognized with the Sports Leadership Award. melaka Governor tun Mohd Ali Mohd Rustam was named Sports Personality of the Year. Special Awards were given to Johor Motorsport Racing Team (JMR), Malaysian Deaf Sports Association, Selangor Red Giant (E-sports MLBB), and the late Datuk Hasbullah Awang.
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