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Aaron-Wooi Yik go down fighting in Malaysia Open final

By FMT in January 11, 2026 – Reading time 1 minute
Men’s doubles challenge ends at World Championships


Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik will get US$50,750 (RM206,650) as runners-up in the World Tour Super 1000 season opener. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR:

National men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik went down fighting in the final of the Malaysia Open, losing to ‘s reigning world champions Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae.

The world No 2 pair lost 15-21, 21-12, 18-21 in a close match that lasted 63 minutes at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, here.

Aaron-Wooi Yik will take home US$50,750 (RM206,650) as runners-up in the World Tour Super 1000 season opener while the Koreans pocket US$107,000 (RM435,690).

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