Two months later, Wooi Yik was paired up with Aaron for the first time and they impressed by finishing as the runners-up at the Malaysian International Youth Under-19 tournament. After Aaron, who is a year older, was promoted to the senior back-up squad, Wooi Yik resumed his partnership with Zi Heng. Wooi Yik was devastated but that was when Looi Badminton Academy stepped in to offer him a lifeline. Before the academy came to his rescue, Wooi Yik recounted how he had almost given up the sport. “I will not forget another important person, that’s Uncle Looi (owner of the Looi Academy), who offered me a chance to play badminton again.

Source: The Star August 02, 2021 23:03 UTC