KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — National men’s doubles pair Wan Arif Wan Junaidi-Yap Roy King have the opportunity to fill Malaysia’s third doubles slot for the 2026 Thomas Cup.

However, national doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky has set a condition for the pair, requiring them to win at the Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) in Ningbo, China from April 7 to 12.