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New Straits Times
3 days ago
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- New Straits Times
Herry says shuttlers are recharged after Genting break
KUALA LUMPUR: Herry IP believes in tough training but the Indonesian coaching legend doesn't mind letting his players take a short break. ith the hectic second half of the World Tour about to start in a fortnight, Herry said that the one-day getaway to Genting Highlands on Friday had rejuvenated the entire team. World No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun gave the team a treat following their success in winning three World Tour titles recently. "The short break away from the city is a good way to relax and rejuvenate," said Herry who also went to Genting with his assistant Muhhamad Miftakh. "Just a dinner and the seniors were motivating the younger pairs. It was good to see them appreciating each other. Such breaks once in a while make them fresh and it also brings them closer. "The players will now be focused on their preparation before competing at the Japan (July 15-20) and China (July 22-27) Opens," said Herry.
New Straits Times
24-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Fire Dragon demands title No. 4 from Aaron-Wooi Yik
KUALA LUMPUR: National coach Herry IP is not letting up, challenging his men's pairs to deliver Malaysia a title at the Japan Open or China Open next month. The Indonesian tactician, nicknamed the Fire Dragon, said preparations for both tournaments - the Japan Open (July 15-20 in Tokyo) and China Open (July 22-27 in Changzhou) - are going smoothly. "I have a personal target and hope one of my men's pairs can win either in Japan or China," said Herry after a training session in Bukit Kiara on Tuesday. The Japan Open, a Super 750 event, offers a total prize pool of US$950,000 (RM4.04 million), while the Super 1000 China Open carries a bumper purse of US$2 million. Since taking over in February, Herry has made an immediate impact. He guided 2022 world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik to the Badminton Asia Championships title in April, followed by back-to-back wins at the Thailand Open and Singapore Open last month. He also masterminded world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun's title win at the Malaysia Masters, continuing his reputation as a top tactician. However, Herry admitted that other Malaysian combinations, including Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King and Choong Hon Jian-Haikal Nazri, still need time to catch up with the top two pairs. "Each pair is different. Aaron-Wooi Yik only needed three months to adapt to my training style due to their maturity. So I need to give time to the others to catch up," he said.
New Straits Times
21-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Can Herry keep Malaysian shuttlers in the hunt?
KUALA LUMPUR: There has been much success by his shuttlers, and for national men's doubles head coach Herry IP, the challenge is to keep it coming. The national pairs, led by world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, have even surpassed the Indonesian coach's expectations by winning four title since his arrival in February. Aaron-Wooi Yik won the Asian Championships, Thailand and Singapore Opens; Wei Chong-Kai Wun won the Malaysia Masters. But Herry is wary of the threat from the rivals when his shuttlers return to competition at the Japan (July 15-20) and China (July 22-27) Opens. "The second half of the season will be extremely challenging as it is tougher to maintain a high level performance than winning titles," said Herry. "The rivals would be doing their homework, studying the strengths and weaknesses of our pairs. "In a way, the five-week break from tournaments is a blessing in disguise. The players can improve their physical condition and also be tactically ready when they return to competition."
New Straits Times
02-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
'Fire Dragon' Herry IP to face wrath of Indonesian fans at Istora Senayan
KUALA LUMPUR: The Istora Senayan in Jakarta is a venue most non-Indonesian shuttlers dread — and this week, national men's doubles coach Herry IP could face the full wrath of its passionate crowd. Herry, who once produced some of Indonesia's greatest men's doubles stars, is now plotting their downfall as he attempts to lead Malaysia to their first men's doubles title at the Indonesia Open in 15 years. The man known as the Fire Dragon is no stranger to the Istora — once his favourite battleground. But this time, he returns as the enemy. Since joining the BA of Malaysia (BAM) in February, Herry's impact has been electric, guiding national pairs to four consecutive titles on the World Tour since April. Unsurprisingly, his decision to cross over to Malaysia has not gone down well in Indonesia. With the once-dominant Indonesian pairs struggling for form, some fans are pointing fingers at Herry for their downfall. But the veteran coach insists he has no regrets. "It's normal for a coach to face these tough situations," Herry to Timesport. "I just have to enjoy the atmosphere. I'm not worried about the pressure. I've always said I'm a professional and will give my best to the national men's pairs I'm now coaching." Herry had steered Indonesia's men's doubles to nine home titles before moving to Malaysia. But now his mission is to end Malaysia's long drought — the last success coming from Zakry Latif-Fairuzizuan Tazari in 2008. There's reason for hope. World No. 3 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and world No. 7 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun are in fine form ahead of the Super 1000 event, which begins Tuesday. Aaron-Wooi Yik have already bagged three titles this year and are entering their fourth tournament in as many weeks. Fatigue could be a factor as they open against Denmark's world No. 16 Rasmus Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard before a potential second-round showdown with India's 2023 Asian Games champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty (No. 27). The Malaysians recently beat the Indian pair in the Singapore Open semi-finals. Wei Chong-Kai Wun, meanwhile, have a more favourable path, beginning with Americans Chen Zhi Yi-Presley Smith (No. 33), and likely facing compatriots Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King (No. 23) for a place in the quarter-finals. Top seeds and world No. 1 Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani, an independent pair, should have little trouble overcoming Taiwan's Lee Fang Chih-Lee Fang Jen (No. 20) in their opener. Also flying the Malaysian flag are Nur Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong (No. 28) and Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi (No. 32).
