Kuala Lumpur: Misbun Sidek, a well-known and well-respected coach in the sport of badminton, has shed light on why he turned down the invitation from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to resume the role of Director of Youth Singles Coaching at the Academy of Badminton Malaysia (ABM) until the year’s end. Continue reading Misbun Sidek Offers Insight Into Rejecting BAM’s Offer
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Wong Choong Hann Satisfied with Young Players’ Performance
Kuala Lumpur: The Coaching Director of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), Wong Choong Hann, was satisfied with the performance of the Malaysian young players who played in the 100PLUS National Junior Ranking Ranking Challenge that took place at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM), Bukit Kiara. Continue reading Wong Choong Hann Satisfied with Young Players’ Performance
Misbun Sidek: It’s time to focus on young players for Tokyo 2020
Kuala Lumpur: As Malaysian badminton legend Lee Chong Wei still recovering from his early stage nose cancer treatment, men’s singles coach of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), Misbun Sidek has decided to exclude Lee from the prospect list for 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Instead, he would pay more attention to younger players such as Lee Zii Jia, Soong Joo Ven and Cheam June Wei. Continue reading Misbun Sidek: It’s time to focus on young players for Tokyo 2020
Misbun Sidek urges Lee Zii Jia to stay grounded after becoming Malaysia’s No. 1
Kuala Lumpur: Even though he only played in three tournaments so far this year, according to the latest Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings released on Thursday, the 20-year-old Lee Zii Jia is now the top men’s singles player from Malaysia. Continue reading Misbun Sidek urges Lee Zii Jia to stay grounded after becoming Malaysia’s No. 1
Misbun Sidek: Chong Wei staying positive during recovery
Kuala Lumpur: Upon his return from the Asian Games in Indonesia, the men’s singles head coach of Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) Misbun Sidek told reporters at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) that he has received good news from the Malaysian badminton superstar, Lee Chong Wei, who is currently undergoing treatment in Taiwan for a respiratory illness. Continue reading Misbun Sidek: Chong Wei staying positive during recovery
Misbun Sidek positive ahead of Asian Games
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s men’s singles head coach Misbun Sidek believed if the Malaysian shuttlers could play their best, they would be able to win a medal in the Asian Games that scheduled to be held from August 18 to September 2,2018 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang. Continue reading Misbun Sidek positive ahead of Asian Games
Several BAM players on verge of being dropped
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian badminton icon Lee Chong Wei has warned on Friday that some Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) players who have repeatedly underperformed would soon be seeing their careers in BAM come to an end. Continue reading Several BAM players on verge of being dropped
Misbun Sidek hints at leaving BAM after Thomas Cup
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s national men’s singles coach, Misbun Sidek, hoping the Malaysian team could bring back the Thomas Cup trophy before he leaves the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). Continue reading Misbun Sidek hints at leaving BAM after Thomas Cup
Malaysia could name Iskandar Zulkarnain in 2018 Badminton Asia Team Championships to face Thailand
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s men’s singles chief coach, Misbun Sidek is expected to play Iskandar Zulkarnain as the third men’s singles player ahead of the 2018 Badminton Asia Team Championships opening tie against Thailand on Tuesday although Zulkarnain had just arrived from India Monday morning. Continue reading Malaysia could name Iskandar Zulkarnain in 2018 Badminton Asia Team Championships to face Thailand
Misbun Sidek keeping an open mind for the Malaysia Thomas Cup squad
Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia men’s singles Chief coach Misbun Sidek ensured his options remain open as he planned the process of making an impact at the 2018 Thomas Cup Finals in Bangkok. Continue reading Misbun Sidek keeping an open mind for the Malaysia Thomas Cup squad