Wong Choong Hann
PETALING JAYA: Malaysia lost another good coach following the resignation of Wong Choong Hann.
The 46-year-old Choong Hann ended his close to five-year tenure with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). He had started as the national coaching director in November, 2018 before he was moved as the singles coaching director last year.
Choong Hann's resignation letter was submitted last week and had been accepted by BAM, which means Hendrawan is likely to take charge of the singles department for now. He will be supported by Datuk Tey Seu Bock and James Chua.
A replacement for Choong Hann is expected to be found soon.
"I'm grateful for the opportunity given by BAM to lead the Malaysian badminton for almost five years. I've learnt so much but I know, my time is up. I wish the team all the best," said Choong Hann.
Last month, BAM chief operating office Michelle Chai tendered her resignation while BAM ended the services of high performances director Dr Tim Jones.
Before that, a few junior coaches left, namely Mohd Hafiz Hashim, Kwan Yoke Meng and Vountus Indra Mawan.
Last year, women's singles coach Indra Wijaya of Indonesia left the set-up.
Rexy Mainaky currently holds the biggest responsibility as the senior and junior coaching director while Datuk Misbun Sidek is heading the junior singles squad.
