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Aaron/Wooi Yik Sportsmen Of The Year

May 13, 2025

Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik are the 2024 National Sportsmen of the year.  

The men's doubles shuttlers won the prize at this morning's National Sports Awards, in recognition of their bronze medal finish at the Paris Olympics. 

They were nominated alongside fellow badminton ace Lee Zii Jia, weightlifter Mohamad Aniq Kasdan, wushu's Wong Weng Soon (wushu), and silat's Latif Maxzakir. 

Lawn bowls athlete Nor Farah Ain Abdullah was e named National Sportswoman of the Year, following her gold medal at the 2024 World Indoor Bowls Championships. 

Powerlifter Bonnie Bunyau Gustin won the prize for National Paralympic Athlete. 

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Latest reports say that Man United's board has no immediate plans to replace boss Ruben Amorim. 

This, after Amorim said he would leave Old Trafford, if their disappointing domestic campaign carries over into next season.  

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Also, Man United have reportedly decided NOT to hold a victory parade if they win the Europa League later this month, due to co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's cost-cuts.  

According to UK media, United will instead celebrate with a team barbecue at their training facility.  

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