Chong Wei wants fighters, not just numbers in New Delhi
KUALA LUMPUR: The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) are not demanding a title at the World Championships but expects their players to battle their hearts out.
Badminton Association of Malaysia chairman, Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei, is calling for Malaysian badminton players to compete fiercely at the World Championships instead of merely turning up with numbers. The three-time World Championships silver medallist emphasized that it is the players' responsibility to put up a strong fight rather than just making up the numbers.
Chong Wei stressed that if players lose early rounds without a fight, it is time for coaches to conduct a thorough review of their performance. The performance committee chairman also highlighted that the coaches are responsible for identifying areas of improvement for the players, whether it be tactically or in terms of fitness.
He pointed out that the pairings for men's and mixed doubles events have been altered due to the absence of the reigning world champions and the rescheduling of some players. Chong Wei expressed confidence in the players' abilities but suggested that Malaysia's hopes for medals primarily rest on the shoulders of last year's silver medallists, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah and her partner.
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