Aaron proves captain credentials by staying cool under pressure


A job well done: Aaron Chia (right) and Soh Wooi Yik powered into the second round of the Asian Championships after beating China’s He Jiting-Zhao Haodong 18-21, 21-12, 21-18.

PETALING JAYA: Appointing Aaron Chia as skipper for the Thomas Cup team looks to be the right decision.

The national men’s doubles shuttler showed nerves of steel along with Soh Wooi Yik to power into the second round of the Asian Championships after beating China’s He Jiting-Zhao Haodong 18-21, 21-12, 21-18 in a 48-minute first round match yesterday.

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