Badminton Legend Razif Sidek Hospitalized with Breathing and Diabetes Complications

Kuala Lumpur – Malaysian badminton legend Razif Sidek has been hospitalized since Tuesday due to breathing difficulties and complications related to diabetes, according to his younger brother and fellow badminton great, Rashid Sidek. Continue reading Badminton Legend Razif Sidek Hospitalized with Breathing and Diabetes Complications

The Launch of Juara Tangkis Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah – A Gateway for Future Malaysian Badminton Champions

Kuala Lumpur: Sports Affairs Badminton Club with the support of Ministry Of Youth and Sports, Malaysian Sports Council and the Badminton Association of Malaysia launched Juara Tangkis Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah on Wednesday. This nationally endorsed badminton tournament and developmental program will be managed by the Club’s Head Coach and Program Director, Rashid Sidek, former world top shuttler and part of the winning 1992 Thomas Cup squad. Continue reading The Launch of Juara Tangkis Tun Dr. Siti Hasmah – A Gateway for Future Malaysian Badminton Champions

Rashid Sidek: Winning Olympic gold is everybody’s responsibility

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s former singles chief coach Rashid Sidek told reporters that the responsibility for realizing the dream of winning an Olympic gold medal was not just on Wong Choong Hann’s shoulders. Continue reading Rashid Sidek: Winning Olympic gold is everybody’s responsibility

Rashid Sidek urges BAM players to step up at the Asian Games

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s former men’s singles coach Rashid Sidek told reporters that players from the Malaysian Badminton Association (BAM) should look up to Daren Liew as their motivation for producing good performance at 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 Rashid Sidek urges BAM players to step up at the Asian Games

Rashid Sidek: BAM should hire Li Yongbo

Kuala Lumpur: China’s former badminton chief coach, Li Yongbo has been labeled as arrogant and domineering coach and he would do whatever it takes to win matches. He was a controversial figure especially after the match-throwing scandal at the 2012 London Olympics, where he initially laid the blame for the scandal on himself and apologized, then later said he was taking advantage of the rules and the Badminton World Federation (BWF) over-reacted by disqualifying the players. Continue reading Rashid Sidek: BAM should hire Li Yongbo

Rashid Sidek: Malaysia have strong Thomas Cup team

Kuala Lumpur: Chances for the national badminton squad to qualify for the semifinals of the Thomas Cup competition appear to be brighter, according to former national chief coach, Rashid Sidek.

He said the line-up of players, led by national champion Datuk Lee Chong Wei, was the best made by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) for the final round in Kunshan, China from May 15 to 22.Rashid Sidek (left) and Rozman Razak, as well as Tommy Sugiarto (middle) are new additions to the AirAsia Badminton Academy. (photo: Muhd Asyraf Sawal)

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No Lee Chong Wei at the Badminton Asia Team Championship (BATC)

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysian media reported on Tuesday that men’s singles coach Hendrawan of Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) did not want to name Lee Chong Wei for the Badminton Asia Team Championship (BATC) squad that will compete in Hyderabad, India from Feb. 15 to Feb. 22.Hendrawan should give young players enough exposure at tournament such as Badminton Asia Team Championship.

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Sports Affairs Academy hire Rashid Sidek & Rosman Razak as chief coaches

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia’s former national singles chief coach Rashid Sidek and former women’s doubles coach Rosman Razak have officially signed with Sports Affairs Academy, as the club’s new singles chief coach and doubles chief coach.Raezal, Ahmad Shapawi, Ronnie Tan - Director of Protech Absolute M Sdn Bhd, Rashid Sidek, and Rosman Razak (from right). (photo: Bernama)
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Morten Frost: coaches leave for better offers

Kuala Lumpur: Technical director of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), Morten Frost Hansen admitted Rashid Sidek and Rosman Razak have decided to not renew their contracts after receiving better offers from a badminton club.Morten Frost faces a challenging, yet promising future in Malaysia. (photo: mid-day, Shadab Khan)

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Rashid Sidek & Rosman Razak say goodbye to BAM

Kuala Lumpur: After 13 years serving as a coach at the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), Malaysia’s chief singles coach Rashid Sidek has decided not to renew the contract with BAM on Monday. Meanwhile, Rosman Razak who has done extremely well as the women’s doubles coach since taking charge in 2012, has also decided to leave BAM after about 20 years with the organization both as a player and as a coach.It's sad to see Rashid Sidek (left) and Rosman Razak leave. Wishing them an amazing adventure and all the very best for the future!
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