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Aaron Chia to head national squad for 2022 Thomas, Uber Cup: BAM

National shuttler to spearhead M’sia’s campaign at prestigious biennial tournament, according to statement by national badminton body

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 20 Apr 2022 5:50PM

Aaron Chia to head national squad for 2022 Thomas, Uber Cup: BAM
Malaysian men’s doubles shuttler Aaron Chia (pictured above) will be spearheading Malaysia’s challenge at the 2022 Thomas and Uber Cup tournaments in Bangkok, Thailand, from May 8-15. – AFP pic, April 20, 2022

KUALA LUMPUR – Skipper Aaron Chia is spearheading Malaysia’s challenge at the 2022 Thomas and Uber Cup in Bangkok, Thailand from May 8-15.

The line-up for the prestigious biennial tournament includes Lee Zii Jia, experienced shuttler Liew Daren, Teo Ee Yi and Ong Yew Sin alongside three newcomers − Ng Tze Yong, Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin and Chia Weijie.

Badminton Association of Malaysia has confirmed the list of Malaysian shuttlers (pictured above) representing the country at the 2022 Thomas and Uber Cup tournaments in a statement earlier today. – BA of Malaysia Facebook pic, April 20, 2022
Badminton Association of Malaysia has confirmed the list of Malaysian shuttlers (pictured above) representing the country at the 2022 Thomas and Uber Cup tournaments in a statement earlier today. – BA of Malaysia Facebook pic, April 20, 2022

The announcement was made earlier in a statement by the Badminton Association of Malaysia.

Meanwhile, the youthful women’s Uber Cup team includes S. Kisona, Goh Jin Wei, Eoon Qi Xuan, Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah.

Myisha Mohd Khairul, Tan Zhing Yi, Anna Cheong, Teoh Mei Xing, Low Yeen Yuan, Valeree Siow and 17-year-old Chan Wen Tse will also make their debuts in the tournament. − The Vibes, April 20, 2022

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