Wei Chong relieved RTG continues to offer support

National doubles player Man Wei Chong expressed relief after the Road To Gold (RTG) program assured continued support, even with the recent decision to split the national men's doubles pairs. Wei Chong stated that the RTG committee's approach, which avoids excessive pressure, provides an opportunity for players to elevate their world rankings.

"They give the opportunity because we started from zero," Wei Chong said. "Although the original partnership was broken, they still give us a chance for half a year. So, it's good. In this period, I hope I can boost my ranking with my new partner (Soh) Wooi Yik."

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They give the opportunity because we started from zero. Although the original partnership was broken, they still give us a chance for half a year. So, it's good. In this period, I hope I can boost my ranking with my new partner (Soh) Wooi Yik.

Besides Wei Chong-Wooi Yik, the pairs of Aaron Chia and Tee Kai Wun, also part of the RTG program, will be paired with new partners Aaron Tai and Yap Roy King, respectively. Wei Chong noted he has three weeks to build chemistry with his new partner before the Japan Open, scheduled from July 14 to 19.

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I have to do extra training because I haven't been on the court for a long time (due to injury). Communication with Wooi Yik also needs to be improved. Wooi Yik is one of the best men's doubles players in Malaysia and the world. His decision-making is very good. This is a big opportunity for me to learn from him. He trusts me, so I have to do my best too.

"I have to do extra training because I haven't been on the court for a long time (due to injury). Communication with Wooi Yik also needs to be improved," he explained. "Wooi Yik is one of the best men's doubles players in Malaysia and the world. His decision-making is very good. This is a big opportunity for me to learn from him. He trusts me, so I have to do my best too."

Wei Chong emphasized focusing on performance to earn ranking points for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. While acknowledging the difficulty of starting over, he respects the coaches' decision and hopes for a smooth recovery process. "Now I feel better. I started resting since the Thomas Cup and only returned to training yesterday. The condition feels okay; I don't feel pain after training," he added.

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Now I feel better. I started resting since the Thomas Cup and only returned to training yesterday. The condition feels okay; I don't feel pain after training.