Asian Games: Coach Rexy tells Malaysian shuttlers to draw on past top performances for Aichi‑Nagoya 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 — National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky has called upon Malaysian players to reflect on their previous top performances as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. He firmly believes that revisiting their past successes will foster confidence and motivation in the athletes heading towards the Games.

"Thus, I am refreshing their memories to help them grasp their past performances and comprehend the reasons behind their playing styles," Rexy told reporters at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara, before departing for Japan later the same day.

Rexy elaborated that coaches will scrutinize past match videos to evaluate the players' technique and mindset during critical moments. Additionally, close attention will be paid to players' reactions after each point and their communication with their partners. "In the videos, we closely examine various aspects like how they score points, their interactions with their partners, and the expressions that kept them motivated throughout each point," Rexy explained.

This method is crucial for players to identify what propelled their best performances and incorporate those attributes into their play during the Games. Malaysia claimed the last Asian Games badminton gold by winning the men's doubles title with Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong at the 2006 Doha Games.