Source: REUTERS/Hindustan Times
[Saba Sports News] Malaysia’s top badminton men’s singles player Lee Zii Jia’s coach, Tat Meng, will end their partnership at the end of this month, leading to widespread speculation about who will be Lee’s new coach. The strongest candidate being discussed is Hendrawan, the men’s singles head coach of the Malaysian national badminton team. Hendrawan is a legendary Indonesian badminton player who won an Olympic silver medal and a World Championship title in men’s singles. After retiring, he began his coaching career and has coached both the men’s and women’s teams in Indonesia before moving to Malaysia in 2009. However, it appears that Hendrawan has no plans to leave his current position. Meanwhile, Lee Zii Jia’s team is actively searching for a new coach. They have several names in mind, but nothing has been finalized yet, as they worry about potential changes. This uncertainty raises concerns about Lee Zii Jia’s future, as a good coach is crucial for an athlete’s development in badminton.