Rexy eyes Malaysian coaches abroad to replace Nova at BAM

The BA of Malaysia (BAM) is considering overseas-based Malaysian coaches, including Yap Kim Hock, Tan Bin Shen, and Lee Wan Wah, to replace Nova Widianto as the mixed doubles head coach for the upcoming Asian Games. Rexy Mainaky stated that several Malaysians are being considered for the position, with a decision expected after the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya from Sept 19-Oct 4.

Kim Hock is currently coaching at the Zhengzhou Badminton Academy in China, while Bin Shen serves as the Hong Kong men's doubles coach and Wan Wah is contracted to Japan until 2028. Teo Kok Siang has already started his international duties as the new mixed doubles coach, flying to the China Masters in Shenzhen on his first day of work.

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