Aaron-Chia and Joe Ee the best of the lot


Reigning world men’s doubles badminton champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik were crowned the National Sportsman award for 2022.

PETALING JAYA: Reigning world men’s doubles badminton champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik were crowned the National Sportsman award while Ng Joe Eee delivered a big boost for rhythmic gymnastic by winning the National Sportswoman title at the 2022 National Sports Award (ASN 2022) ceremony on Monday.

Aaron-Wooi Yik made history by becoming the first national badminton pair to win the world title in Tokyo last August.

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