Malaysia’s Men’s Doubles Coach Acknowledges Disappointing All England Performance
Malaysia’s men’s doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi has acknowledged a disappointing outcome at the 2025 All England Championships, with all three pairs exiting in the first round. Injuries and emotional management were cited as significant factors affecting performance. Herry plans further assessments to refine strategies moving forward.
Herry Iman Pierngadi, head coach of Malaysia’s men’s doubles badminton team, has expressed regret over the team’s performance at the 2025 All England Championships in Birmingham, where all three competing pairs were eliminated in the first round. Legendary for his coaching success in Indonesia, Herry officially began his tenure in Malaysia just last month, making this outcome particularly disappointing.
The pairs included 2022 world champions Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, Man Wei Chong and Tee Kai Wun, as well as Wan Arif Wan Junaidi and Yap Roy King. Herry noted that Aaron’s ongoing hand injury, alongside a tactical adjustment that saw him play more aggressively at the front, adversely impacted their game, resulting in a loss to Denmark’s Rasmus Kjaer and Frederik Sogaard.
Both Wei Chong and Kai Wun failed to deliver their best performance, succumbing to China’s He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu with scores of 15-21 and 8-21. Meanwhile, Wan Arif and Roy King faced challenges managing their emotions during their first All England experience, ultimately losing to Huang Di and Liu Yang of China in a closely contested match.
Herry, 62, emphasized the necessity for his players to adapt to the new style he intends to implement on the court. He plans to assess the team’s performance with fellow coach Muhammad Miftah upon their return from the tournament. It is noteworthy that Herry could not attend the championships due to visa complications.
In summary, Malaysia’s men’s doubles team faced significant challenges at the 2025 All England Championships, leading coach Herry Iman Pierngadi to classify their performance as disappointing. With players experiencing injuries and emotional struggles, there is a pressing need for adaptation to new tactics. Herry’s forthcoming assessments will be crucial in addressing these issues and improving the team’s performance moving forward.
Original Source: www.malaymail.com
