Malaysian shuttlers train in Denmark for world championships
With the World Championships 2025 in Paris fast approaching, national singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen said the squad will undergo a week-long training camp at the Denmark national training centre in Copenhagen ahead of the prestigious tournament, which runs from Aug 25-31.
Jonassen, who requested the arrangement, said the training stint with the Danish national team is aimed at raising the Malaysian players' sparring intensity, exposing them to a different training environment, and helping them adapt to European conditions.
'We found that it would be a good solution for us to go and get some additional higher sparring level and to acclimatise (in Europe)
'So for us, I see it as a win-win situation, and we cherish this opportunity to go and prepare well for the World Championship,' he told reporters when met at a training session here today.
When asked whether Malaysian players would train alongside Danish stars such as Anders Antonsen, the 51-year-old said such matters were beyond his control.
'I expect there will be top players there, but in what capacity, how many sessions per day, and other details, that's not up to me.
'Denmark have a lot of players, so there are many opportunities for us to change up our training environment,' he said. - Bernama
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Barnama
5 hours ago
- Barnama
Izzat Shameer And Li Jane Crowned Perak Sportsman, Sportswoman
IPOH, July 30 (Bernama) -- National lawn bowling athlete Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple and national tenpin bowling athlete Sin Li Jane were crowned Sportsman and Sportswoman respectively at the 2023/2024 Perak State Sports Awards (ASN) Ceremony here tonight. The Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah graced the event, presenting the awards to Izzat Shameer and Li Jane. Also attending the ceremony was the Raja Permaisuri of Perak Tuanku Zara Salim. bootstrap slideshow Others present were Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad and his wife Datin Seri Aezer Zubin as well as Perak Education, Higher Education, Youth and Sports Committee chairman Khairudin Abu Hanipah. Izzat Shameer helped the national lawn bowling squad by bringing home four gold medals at the 16th Asian Lawn Bowls Championship and the 14th Asian Under-25 (B-25) Lawn Bowling Championship in Clark, Philippines in April. Li Jane ended the 2024 campaign in style when she became the first Asian bowler to be named Player of the Year on the Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour of the United States (US). She earned the award after winning four titles, namely the US Women's Open, Tour Championship, Journal Rockford Open and Greater Nashville Classic. Both athletes took home medals and a cash incentive of RM7,000. Beach volleyball athlete Low Jeng Yih and swimmer Joelle Chang Zu-Ee were also named Promising Sportsman of the Year and Promising Sportswoman of the Year respectively, while two cyclists Mohamad Yusof Hafizi Shaharuddin and Nur Suraya Muhammad Zamri were named the Best Male and Best Female Athletes.
The Sun
8 hours ago
- The Sun
Kuala Lumpur fire department wins National Fire Fighter Drill 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department emerged as the overall champion of the National Fire Fighter Drill 2025 (NFD 2025), held at the Eastern Region Fire and Rescue Academy in Terengganu. The five-day event, which concluded on July 29, saw the 40-member Kuala Lumpur contingent dominate with four gold, four silver, and four bronze medals. Senior Assistant Fire Commissioner Hassan 'As'ari Omar, the department's director, confirmed the team's success in 12 different events. The gold medals were secured in the Toughest Bomba Alive Challenge, Duo Technical Rescue Challenge, Fire Ground Challenge, and 100-metre Fire Obstacle Challenge. Silver medals were earned in the Hose Rampage, Fire Fighters Challenge, Spider Trail, and a second medal in the Fire Ground Challenge. Meanwhile, bronze medals came from the Ultimate Bomba Warrior Challenge, Mighty FireFighter, Water Saviour, and another in the 100-metre Fire Obstacle Challenge. Hassan 'As'ari highlighted the competition's importance in enhancing firefighters' physical endurance, mental resilience, and operational preparedness. 'The experience gained from this event boosts confidence and sharpens our response capabilities in real-life emergencies,' he told Bernama during a team celebration. The NFD 2025 serves as a platform for firefighters nationwide to test their skills under pressure, simulating real-world disaster scenarios. The Kuala Lumpur team's performance underscores their dedication to maintaining peak readiness for emergency response operations. - Bernama
Barnama
8 hours ago
- Barnama
KL Fire Dept Clinches National Fire Fighter Drill 2025 Title
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department has been crowned overall champion of the National Fire Fighter Drill 2025 (NFD 2025), held at the Eastern Region Fire and Rescue Academy in Terengganu from July 25 to 29. The 40-member Kuala Lumpur contingent took home four gold, four silver and four bronze medals across 12 events, according to its director Senior Assistant Fire Commissioner Hassan 'As'ari Omar. Gold medals were won in the Toughest Bomba Alive Challenge, Duo Technical Rescue Challenge, Fire Ground Challenge and 100-metre Fire Obstacle Challenge.
