Array
(
    [_edit_lock] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1705024577:30
        )

    [tdc_dirty_content] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1
        )

    [tdc_icon_fonts] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:0:{}
        )

    [_thumbnail_id] => Array
        (
            [0] => 155612
        )

    [_edit_last] => Array
        (
            [0] => 30
        )

    [_post_language] => Array
        (
            [0] => English
        )

    [_molongui_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-103529
        )

    [_molongui_main_author] => Array
        (
            [0] => guest-103529
        )

    [td_post_theme_settings] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:1:{s:11:"td_subtitle";s:148:"Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani navigate the pressures of competing against each other, putting their bond to the test ";}
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_primary_category] => Array
        (
            [0] => 601
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_metadesc] => Array
        (
            [0] => Competing against teammates is something no athlete in any sport relishes. They spend entire days training together and, in some cases, even share living quarters and meals, fostering enduring camaraderie and unbreakable bonds.
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_content_score] => Array
        (
            [0] => 90
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_estimated-reading-time-minutes] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2
        )

    [_yoast_wpseo_wordproof_timestamp] => Array
        (
            [0] => 
        )

    [post_views_count] => Array
        (
            [0] => 207
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_arr] => Array
        (
            [0] => a:7:{i:0;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:1;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:2;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:3;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1749696775";s:5:"count";i:2;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:2:{i:2;i:1;i:23;i:1;}}i:4;a:3:{s:4:"date";s:10:"1749203376";s:5:"count";i:1;s:14:"per_hour_count";a:1:{i:9;i:1;}}i:5;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}i:6;a:2:{s:4:"date";i:0;s:5:"count";i:0;}}
        )

    [post_view_7days_last_day] => Array
        (
            [0] => 3
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_last_date] => Array
        (
            [0] => 1749696775
        )

    [post_views_count_7_day_total] => Array
        (
            [0] => 3
        )

    [_wp_page_template] => Array
        (
            [0] => default
        )

    [post_views_last_24_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2
        )

    [post_views_last_48_hours] => Array
        (
            [0] => 2
        )

)
Malaysia Open: men's doubles sacrifice camaraderie for sporting glory | Scoop
Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani were put in a tough spot as they have been set to face each other in the second round of the Malaysia Open yesterday. – Alif Omar/Scoop pic, January 12, 2024
Sports

Malaysia Open: men’s doubles sacrifice camaraderie for sporting glory

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani navigate the pressures of competing against each other, putting their bond to the test

Main Author Image
Faizal Salim
Updated
10:30 AM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Competing against teammates is something no athlete in any sport relishes.

They spend entire days training together and, in some cases, even share living quarters and meals, fostering enduring camaraderie and unbreakable bonds.

On the competitive side, teammates provide invaluable competition, aiding each other’s growth and success.

However, facing off in a competition can complicate matters.

This was the scenario for Malaysia’s men’s doubles teams, Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, in the second round of the Malaysia Open yesterday.

Aaron said situations in training and competition will always differ.

They need to be cautious even when familiar with each other’s game. 

“Even though we know each other’s game well, during the competition we still have to be wary of each other.

“You have to prepare a different gameplay when you meet them,” he said.

Wooi Yik added that he always feels heavy-hearted when facing teammates, as he dreams of seeing them progress together despite the unavoidable competition.

“I want us to succeed together because we train hard every day, but unfortunately we have to face each other. So we had to prove ourselves.

“Both pairs did well, but we were more consistent,” he said.

Sze Fei realises that this is a common occurrence in sports.

As such, he said it is important for an individual to prepare for a triumphant outcome.

“It is up to the pair themselves, whoever is more prepared will triumph. We have to give our 100% in court no matter who we face,” he said. – January 12, 2024

Topics

 

◉ Popular

From player to mentor: Wee Wern calls time on glittering squash career, takes on coaching challenge

A desire to impart her years of experience to the younger generation has seen former world number five squash player Low Wee Wern make the tough decision to hang up her racquet.

Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

No forced eviction of Pasir Panjang Ulu farmers, process was legal: Perak MB

Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the process was carried out legally, adding that MB Inc held a series of direct negotiations with the farm operators since 2021, in addition to offering ex-gratia at a reasonable rate. 

◉ Related

Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.