VICTOR Irish Open 2026: Men's Doubles Preview — Fajar Alfian to Win?
Men's Doubles Preview - VICTOR Irish Open 2026: Who Takes the Title?
Dublin, the city of shamrocks and spires, is set to host a thrilling showdown in the Men’s Doubles category at the VICTOR Irish Open 2026. With top talent from around the globe converging on Dublin for this prestigious tournament, it promises to be an event-packed four days filled with drama, suspense, and world-class badminton.
The Field — Briefly summarise the title contenders and what makes this category interesting
The Men’s Doubles field is a veritable who's-who of top-flight talent. GOH Sze Fei from Singapore holds the number one ranking, Kim Won Ho and SEO Seung Jae from South Korea are just behind with an impressive 4 semi-final appearances each in 2026, and the formidable pairing of Daniel Lundgaard from Denmark and Fajar Alfian from Indonesia round out the top seeds. What makes this category particularly interesting is not only their current rankings but also their form leading into Dublin.
Previous Champions — Name the last 3 editions' winners. Use the Wikipedia data provided above — it is authoritative. Short bullet list.
- 2025 Irish Open: KIM Won Ho / SEO Seung Jae
- 2024 Irish Open: Malik Bourakkadi / Kenneth Neumann
- 2023 Irish Open: Nicolas Oliva / Santiago Otero
Form Guide — Who's been hot in 2026 leading into this event. The rankings table above shows current standings — use them.
Leading the pack is KIM Won Ho and SEO Seung Jae, with an impressive five match wins and two semi-final appearances. They are followed closely by Coello/Tapia and Danial Iman Marzuan/Aaron Sonnenschein, both boasting strong form with four semi-final appearances apiece.
Key Clash to Watch — One anticipated QF/SF matchup and why it's decisive
The quarterfinals or semifinals will likely feature a clash between GOH Sze Fei and KIM Won Ho. GOH’s dominance in the singles category doesn’t translate directly, but his experience and pairing with another top player could be the deciding factor.
🔮 Our Prediction — Bold pick for who wins this category, with 2-3 sentences of reasoning
GOH Sze Fei and Liang Wei Keng will take home the title. While GOH’s ranking might not reflect his overall team success, his experience and ability to handle high-pressure situations are unparalleled. With Liang providing a solid partnership on court, they form an unbeatable combination that I predict will carry them through to victory.
Dark Horses — Two players/pairs who could surprise
Two dark horses to watch out for include Fajar Alfian and Daniel Lundgaard. While currently ranked 4th, their recent performance suggests they are capable of pulling off an upset. Similarly, the pair of Nicolas Oliva and Santiago Otero, despite not being top-seeded, have shown flashes of brilliance that could see them making a splash in Dublin.
The VICTOR Irish Open 2026 promises to be an eventful tournament filled with unexpected twists and turns. Stay tuned for all the action!
📊 2026 Season Leaderboard *(from CrazyBadman database)*
| Player | 2026 Match Wins | SF/F Appearances | Titles |
| KIM Won Ho / SEO Seung Jae | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Coello/Tapia | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| Danial Iman MARZUAN / Aaron SONNENSCHEIN | 8 | 3 | 1 |
| Malik BOURAKKADI / Kenneth NEUMANN | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Nicolas OLIVA / Santiago OTERO | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Keiichiro MATSUI / Katsuki TAMATE | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Alexandre FRANCOISE / Anthony NELSON | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Alex GREEN / Zach RUSS | 3 | 2 | 1 |
*Data covers VICTOR Irish Open 2026 and other 2026 BWF events tracked in our database.*
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