{
  "id": 557853,
  "title": "Chong Wei says BAM will revamp coaching setup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/chong-wei-says-bam-will-revamp-coaching-setup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T11:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/badminton/2026/08/1509020/chong-wei-says-bam-will-revamp-coaching-setup"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The BO of Malaysia (BAM) plans to overhaul its doubles coaching structure following the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, reports Chong Wei. This announcement comes after the recent departure of national mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto. Chong Wei, the BAM performance committee chairman, stated that the reshuffle will involve the appointment of assistant coaches, leaving the positions of Herry IP and Rosman Razak as national men's and women's doubles head coaches unchanged. The reshuffle, discussions on Nova's successor, and the search for a suitable replacement will be deliberated upon by the BAM council and Chong Wei's committee before a final decision is made. Rexy Mainaky, the doubles coaching director, and Kenneth Jonassen, the singles coaching director, will be part of the decision-making process. Chong Wei also revealed that former national player Teo Kok Siang will join the national squad as an assistant coach, reporting on September 1.",
  "summary": "PETALING JAYA: The BA of Malaysia (BAM) is set to restructure its doubles coaching setup after next month’s Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, following the departure of national mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto last month.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}