National men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik successfully kept their position as defending bronze medallists after prevailing over Denmark’s Kim Astrup and Anders Rasmussen in three thrilling sets.
Despite losing the first set 16-21, they made a strong comeback, winning the second set 22-20 and the final set 21-19.
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Their remarkable comeback in the second set showcased their resilience and skill, making the victory even more memorable for their supporters.
Their victory in the Olympic bronze medal match was a significant achievement for Malaysia, bringing pride and joy to the nation.
Celebrated by many M’sians
The victory was celebrated by Malaysians worldwide, reaffirming the nation’s passion for badminton and the enduring spirit of its athletes.
A Malaysian man, JX, also uploaded a video on Xiaohongshu (XHS), where we can see many residents at the KL condo screaming the moment Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik won their last set.
“It’s super exciting that our men’s doubles players, Aaron and Wooi Yik, won. It’s a miracle that we managed to come back in the second set,” he wrote.
