# Malaysia participation in Korea Masters badminton

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malaysia-participation-in-korea-masters-badminton
> Updated: 2026-08-09T00:35:55.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

At the 2026 Korea Masters badminton tournament, several experimental Malaysian men's doubles pairings advanced to the second round, including Man Wei Chong and Soh Wooi Yik, Aaron Chia and Aaron Tai, and Tee Kai Wun and Yap Roy King.

Ultimately, the experimental duo of Tee Kai Wun and Yap Roy King won the tournament title, defeating fellow Malaysians Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong in the final. This victory marked Malaysia's second title in the history of the tournament. The experimental pairings were utilized by the Badminton Association of Malaysia to evaluate combinations in preparation for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Tee Kai Wun and Yap Roy King win Korea Masters men's doubles

Malaysian duo Tee Kai Wun and Yap Roy King won the 2026 Korea Masters men's doubles title, defeating compatriots Soh Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong in the final.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tee-kai-wun-and-yap-roy-king-win-korea-masters-mens-doubles

### 2026-08-04: Malaysia men's doubles pairs advance at Korea Masters

Three Malaysian men's doubles pairs, including Man Wei Chong/Soh Wooi Yik and Aaron Chia/Aaron Tai, reached the Korea Masters round of 16, while a fourth pair was knocked out.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malaysia-mens-doubles-pairs-advance-at-korea-masters

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