KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — National men’s doubles player Wan Arif Wan Junaidi has set an ambitious target of securing a podium finish at the 2026 Badminton Asia Championships (BAC) in Ningbo, China, from April 7 to 12.

Wan Arif said he and his partner Yap Roy King need to improve their consistency, particularly in handling crucial moments when chasing key points, to ensure they can progress further at the tournament, which will be held at the Ningbo Olympic Sports Centre.