Aaron Chia

Aaron Chia, alongside partner Soh Wooi Yik, made history in 2022 as Malaysia’s first-ever badminton world champions, securing the BWF World Championships men’s doubles title. This landmark achievement followed his official entry into the national team in 2015. His early career saw him establish a strong presence, reaching the Malaysia Junior International men’s doubles runner-up position in 2015, followed by runner-up finishes at the Swiss International in 2016, and the India International and Vietnam International in 2017 and 2018 respectively. By 2018, Chia and Soh had progressed to the quarter-finals of the World Championships and were runners-up at the SaarLorLux Open.

In 2024, Chia and Soh continued to demonstrate their top-tier skill, securing runner-up positions at the Asia Team Championships and the prestigious All England Open. They made history as the first Malaysian men’s doubles pair to win consecutive Olympic medals, taking home a bronze at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, and were crowned champions at the Korea Masters. Their winning streak extended into 2025 with a gold medal at the Asian Championships, titles at both the Thailand Open and Singapore Open, alongside runner-up finishes at the Malaysia Masters, China Open, and Arctic Open, solidifying their position at the forefront of international badminton.