{
  "id": 6265927,
  "title": "BAM still evaluating candidates for national mixed doubles head coach post",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/bam-still-evaluating-candidates-for-national-mixed-doubles-head-coach",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-08T10:30:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/08/bam-still-evaluating-candidates-for-national-mixed-doubles-head-coach-post/234458"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has not yet made an official announcement regarding the appointment of a national mixed doubles head coach. While speculation suggests national junior men's doubles coach Pang Cheh Chang may be in contention, BAM is still carefully evaluating and vetting candidates for the role. The association official stated, \"BAM will make an official announcement once the appointment has been finalised.\" Pang joined BAM in January 2023 and succeeded in mentoring Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei to achieve Malaysia's first world titles in mixed doubles last year.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 — The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has clarified that no appointment has been fina...",
  "key_points": [
    "BAM evaluating candidates for national mixed doubles head coach",
    "Pang Cheh Chang considered for the role",
    "Official announcement pending finalization"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}