Tag: badminton

Jonassen Leaves Door Wide Open For Tze Yong’s Return To BAM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 -- National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has left the door wide open for Ng Tze Yong to return to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), should he choose to do so. He insisted that the national governing body will always welcome the men's singles shuttler back, despite his decision to turn professional. Jonassen revealed that the decision came after a series of frank discussions between both parties, and stressed that it was the best possible outcome for everyone involved. "I keep an open-door policy. If he decides to come back, he knows he's always welcome here,” he told reporters after a training session at Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM), Bukit Kiara, here today. Jonassen admitted it was tough to part ways with a player of Tze Yong's calibre and natural flair, especially since he had been eagerly looking forward to working closely with the 26-year-old when he joined BAM in 2024. "From a personal side, it's always very tough to lose a player with the qualities and potential he has as a natural, really talented badminton player,” he said. Jonassen, however, remains confident that Tze Yong can still revive his career if he regains full fitness and rekindles the fire needed to battle the world's best. “I truly believe if he can settle his body and condition, he still has a great future,” he added.  BAM and national men's singles shuttler Tze Yong had mutually agreed to part ways, effective June 30. -- BERNAMA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has left the door wide open for Ng Tze Yong to return to the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), should he choose to do so. He insisted that the national governing body will always welcome the men’s singles shuttler back, despite his decision to […]

Pearly-Thinaah Skip Malaysia Masters 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– National number one women’s doubles pair Pearly Tan-M.Thinaah have withdrawn from the Malaysia Masters 2026 which kicks off tomorrow and continues until May 24 at the Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil, here. The latest development was confirmed by the Badminton Association of Malaysia via its Facebook post, stating that the decision […]

320 Kelantan athletes complete motivational camp ahead of SUKMA Selangor 2026

KOTA BHARU: A total of 320 athletes and 30 coaches who will represent Kelantan at the 22nd Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor, completed a self-motivation camp last Saturday. Kelantan State Sports Council Assistant Sports Officer Muhammad Aiman ​​Hakim Amir said the motivational camp, which lasted for three days starting on April 2, was his party's preparation for the athletes to face the biennial games. "This motivational camp is our initiative to build cooperation between athletes, coaches and management, as well as to build self-confidence and high discipline among those involved. "In fact, the filling of this camp also involves psychology, motivation and anti-doping slots for athletes," he said when contacted by Bernama today. Muhammad Aiman ​​Hakim said that all athletes participating in the camp not only need to prepare with physical and tactical training, but mental and emotional preparation is also given focus, especially when facing challenges from athletes from other states. "This camp can indirectly foster a high fighting spirit to achieve the medal targets set by the respective sports management," he said, adding that the Kelantan contingent will participate in 30 types of sports this time. Among the sports are athletics, swimming, netball, weightlifting, Muay Thai, badminton, futsal and archery. Asked about the medal target for this year's games, he said the management had not yet officially announced it due to several factors. SUKMA 2026 will take place from August 15 to 24 with the opening ceremony at the Sepang International Circuit, while the Para SUKMA Games will begin from September 5 to 10. A total of 474 events from 37 sports were contested in nine districts involving 52 competition venues, while the Para SUKMA held in Petaling and Klang involved 10 sports and 316 events.

KOTA BHARU: A total of 320 athletes and 30 coaches who will represent Kelantan at the 22nd Malaysia Games (SUKMA) in Selangor, completed a self-motivation camp last Saturday. Kelantan State Sports Council Assistant Sports Officer Muhammad Aiman ​​Hakim Amir said the motivational camp, which lasted for three days starting on April 2, was his party’s […]