NATIONAL top men’s doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik were forced to withdraw from the German Open, scheduled for March 8-13 after Wooi Yik tested positive for Covid-19.

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), in a statement, said the 24-year-old is asymptomatic and in good condition.

BAM said Wooi Yik is currently observing self-isolation in accordance with the Health Ministry, Youth and Sports Ministry as well as the National Sports Council’s protocol on quarantine.

“BAM’s coaching and medical teams will continue to monitor his recovery process before deciding on his participation at the All England, scheduled to take place March 16-20 in Birmingham.

“Everyone at BAM wishes Wooi Yik a speedy recovery,” BAM said.

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics bronze medallist Aaron-Wooi Yik were drawn against compatriots Goh V Shem-Low Juan Shen in the German Open first round. – Bernama, March 7, 2022.