Jais sounds warning despite perfect start to Malaysia's regu campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: A 3-0 victory over Japan in the opening Group B tie of the men’s team regu event at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games has left national head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun with plenty to ponder, as several weaknesses still need addressing.
KUALA LUMPUR: National head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun expressed concern over weaknesses in Malaysia's men's team regu campaign despite a perfect start. Despite securing a 3-0 victory over Japan in the opening Group B tie, Jais highlighted the need to sharpen all three regus for their second match against the Philippines. In the first game, the first regu, comprising Syahir Rosdi, Farhan Adam, and Azlan Alias, lost 15-11 but showed improvement in the second game.
The second regu, led by Azlan, dominated with a 15-6, 15-8 win, while the third regu struggled initially but was revitalized by a tactical substitution. Haziq Hairul Nizam's poor service led to his replacement by Zarif Merican Ibrahim, who partnered well with Amirul Zazwan Amir and Hafizul Hayazi Adnan to secure a 13-15, 15-5, 15-6 win.
Jais emphasized the importance of these regus and hinted at potential lineup changes for the upcoming match.
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