KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 — Akademi Badminton Malaysia’s (ABM) panel of coaches will be given full authority to continue drafting strategies in the quest for the country’s first Olympic gold in Paris next year.
Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) deputy president Datuk Seri Jahaberdeen Mohamed Yunoos said they have faith in the ABM coaching panel to make decisions regarding the technical aspects, with no interference by the governing body.
“BAM will always adopt the practice of letting the experts do their jobs. For example, in the ABM, (coaching director) Rexy Mainaky is given full support in whatever he needs to do.
“We only handle the administration (matters). Each has their expertise, and they have all been put in the proper places. We already have a long-term plan, so now we are trying to implement the Road to Gold (RTG) mission in Paris,” he said during the press conference after the launch of the KL Masters at the ABM in Bukit Kiara today.
Elaborating, Jahaberdeen, who is also the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association (KLBA) president, said the coaching panel, led by Rexy, has the full support of BAM to continue propelling the national shuttlers to excel on the international stage.
Meanwhile, commenting on who will be the new ABM junior development (singles) director after Datuk Misbun Sidek vacated the post, he expects the answer to be known after the BAM committee meeting on Saturday (October 14).
Earlier, Jahaberdeen officially launched the KL Masters 2023, a Super Series 100 event which will be held at the Titiwangsa Stadium from October 31 to November 5.
The tournament, held in the capital city for the first time and is set to attract local and overseas shuttlers, offers prizes worth US$100,000 (RM4.72 million).
— Bernama
