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Aaron-Wooi Yik Fall To China's World No 1 Pair In Paris Olympics Semi-Finals

They will compete for the bronze medal this Sunday, 4 August.

Cover image via Ann Wang/Reuters

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Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik have lost to China's world No. 1 pair, Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang, at the Paris Olympics today, 2 August

Despite losing to Liang-Wang, Malaysia's badminton men's doubles pair put up a strong fight against them, with the match lasting 68 minutes over three sets.

The world No. 3 duo ultimately lost the semi-final match with scores of 21-19, 21-15, and 21-17.

Their loss today means they will compete for the bronze medal on Sunday, 4 August.

Chia and Soh debuted in Tokyo 2020 and won bronze.

Aaron Chin during the semi-final match at the Porte De La Chapelle Arena in Paris today, 2 August.

Image via Ann Wang/Reuters

Soh Wooi Yik during the semi-final match at the Porte De La Chapelle Arena in Paris today, 2 August.

Image via Ann Wang/Reuters

Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan also lost to China's world No. 1 pair at the women's doubles semi-finals today:

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