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The Sun
2 days ago
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- The Sun
Malaysian shuttlers train in Denmark for world championships
KUALA LUMPUR: The national singles shuttlers are heading to Denmark, and it's training, not pastries, on the menu. 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
Malay Mail
2 days ago
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- Malay Mail
Malaysian shuttlers head to Denmark for high-intensity camp ahead of World Championships
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The national singles shuttlers are heading to Denmark, and it's training, not pastries, on the menu. 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 August 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
The Sun
11-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Japan Open crucial test for Malaysia badminton stars ahead of World Championships
DOUBLES coaching director Rexy Mainaky has challenged national players to give their best at next week's Japan Open to build their confidence for the World Championships 2025 to be held in August. He said the Japan Open, a Super 750 event, has attracted the world's elite players and would be a good venue for players to gauge their preparedness for the world meet. 'We can see that so far, no top-level players have withdrawn from the tournament. People say this is a kind of benchmark for every country before the World Championships,' he said. Rexy said that judging from Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik's recent form, the pair should do well in Japan. 'But we can say everyone is targeting them now. If they can maintain their momentum, they can get good results,' he told reporters at the Academy Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara today. Among the players set to compete at the Japan Open are Badminton Association of Malaysia's top men's pairs Aaron-Wooi Yik and Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, as well as the country's top women's pair, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah. Earlier, national men's doubles head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi had challenged his charges to win a title either at the Japan Open or the China Open. Commenting on the Japan Open draw, Rexy said it is inevitable that sometimes Malaysians could be pitted against another pair or player from their own country in the opening round. He said that regardless of their opponents, players should be physically and mentally prepared, as the competition is now more intense. 'Nowadays, it's not just BAM players — there are also professional players. So, early-round matchups between Malaysians at big tournaments like this are inevitable. It's not an excuse but rather a challenge that must be faced with the right mindset,' he said. One of the Malaysia vs Malaysia clashes will feature professional pair Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi taking on Aaron-Wooi Yik. - Bernama
