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The Star
2 hours ago
- Health
- The Star
Chong Ming: Pearly-Thinaah will be better off with BAM
Ready to wear: Chan Chong Ming (right) posing with Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh and Daikin Malaysia managing director Lawrence Song. PETALING JAYA: The future of national women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) remains up in the air, but former coach Chan Chong Ming has urged the duo to think twice before parting ways with the national body. Chong Ming, a former world No. 1 in the men's doubles, served as the head coach of the women's doubles squad in 2020 and was instrumental in guiding Pearly-Thinaah to their breakthrough title at the 2021 Swiss Open, their first on the BWF World Tour. He feels the pair should not make a hasty decision to turn professional, as they could face significant challenges on their own particularly in terms of access to the sports science support system currently available at the Academy Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara. Chong Ming pointed out that a lack of specialised expertise in sports science is one of the biggest hurdles for independent players, especially with Pearly's long history of injuries. 'As coaches, we may have the technical and tactical knowledge of the game, but when it comes to strength and conditioning, our expertise is still limited,' said Chong Ming after the closing ceremony of the Daikin Badminton Championship in Kota Damansara yesterday. 'These areas should be handled by professionals like physiologists. We can manage many things, but for these specialised matters, we need expert support. I believe the Youth and Sports Ministry could also step in to assist.' For the record, Pearly suffered a left knee injury during the 2022 Japan Open, which forced her to be carried off the court in a wheelchair. A year later, she also sustained a back injury while competing at the Hangzhou Asian Games in October. Moreover, at the All-England Championships held last March, Pearly experienced a left ankle injury while attempting a drop shot but continued playing after receiving treatment. Pearly-Thinaah's contract expired last December, and negotiations are still ongoing. However, on BAM's side, deputy president Datuk V. Subramaniam has made it clear that they will not budge on the salary package already offered to the world No. 4 pair.
The Sun
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Sun
‘Better to stay with BAM', Chong Ming tells Pearly-Thinaah
'IT'S better to stay with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) than to turn professional' and that was the advice from former national shuttler Chan Chong Ming to nationl top women's doubles pair Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, who are currently considering their future with the national body. The former men's doubles player believes that remaining with BAM offers the duo significant advantages, particularly in terms of support services that independent players often lack. 'I think Pearly-Thinaah should stay (with BAM). If you stay with the association, you don't need to worry how to book air tickets, accommodation and injury issues as you have a support team,' he told reporters when met at the Daikin International Badminton Championship 2025, here, today. Also present was Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh. Pearly-Thinaah have yet to sign a new contract with BAM following the expiry of their previous deal at the end of last year. Chong Ming, who now runs a badminton academy, said his experience coaching independent players shows that BAM still offers superior physical preparation resources. 'As a coach, we have experience in competition, like tactical, but in terms of strength and conditioning, we (professional coaches) aren't there yet (top level),' he said. While encouraging Pearly-Thinaah to focus on their current tournaments, Hannah hoped that the world number four pair to consider the benefits and long term commitments of staying within the national setup under the BAM. She cited the notable progress of national men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik as an example of what structured support within BAM can provide. Aaron-Wooi Yik are in a sensational form, having won three titles since last April namely Badminton Asia Championships 2025, Thailand Open 2025 last month and Singapore Open 2025, last Sunday. In the meantime, Hannah, who was delighted with Aaron-Wooi Yik's recent performance, hopes the two-times Olympic Games bronze medallists can maintain their consistency under the tutelage of national men's doubles head coach, Herry Iman Pierngadi, who took up the role last February.
The Star
27-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Hannah hopes corporate sector will step in to help motorsports
PETALING JAYA: Competing in motorsports isn't cheap, and the Youth and Sports Ministry can't develop the sport on their own without the help of corporate backing. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh said the government's allocation of RM5.6mil in funding for motorsports this year is not nearly enough to further develop it in the country.
Saba Yemen
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Al-Mawlid, Idris inspect renovation requirements for Al-Bayda Youth Club Building
Al-Bayda - Saba: Youth and Sports Minister Dr. Mohammed Al-Mawlid and Al-Bayda Governor Abdullah Idris inspected the damage to Al-Bayda Youth Club building resulting from US-Saudi-Emirati aggression and reviewed the necessary renovation requirements. Accompanied by Deputy Governor for Administrative Units Abdullah Al-Jamali, they heard a detailed explanation from club official Abdullah Al-Laswas about the rehabilitation needs for damaged facilities, the challenges facing the sports sector in the governorate, and plans to resume sports activities and tournaments. Minister Al-Mawlid emphasized the importance of rehabilitating sports projects to develop youth talents in various games, stressing the need to complete technical studies for all buildings damaged by the aggression that targeted the country's capabilities. Governor Idris affirmed his commitment to supporting youth and sports projects, directing the preparation of a study to rehabilitate and renovate buildings, the indoor hall, and stadiums in the sports city. The officials also examined buildings of the Youth and Sports Office, Youth Hostel, main stadium, and sports city facilities in Al-Bayda. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Egypt Today
25-05-2025
- Health
- Egypt Today
Government launches implementation phase of Egyptian Genome Project by handover of athletes' data
Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population CAIRO – 26 May 2025: Egypt launched the implementation phase of the Egyptian Genome Project on Sunday with the handover of athletes' genome data ( aka Gene-Next) . The athletes' genome handover ceremony was attended by Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population; Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports; and Dr. Awad Tag El-Din, Advisor to the President for Health and Prevention Affairs, besides other officials. Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar emphasized the crucial role of the Egyptian Genome Project in advancing both athletic excellence and public health. He noted that the more extensively Egyptian genomes are analyzed, the greater the potential to design targeted health programs and reduce disease prevalence. Highlighting the government's commitment, Abdel Ghaffar stated that President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi's directives and the broader state vision prioritize science as the cornerstone of national progress and people as the core of development. He affirmed full state support for this national scientific endeavor, which reflects a firm belief that true human development begins with a comprehensive understanding of individuals—genetically, physically, and mentally—to unlock their full potential. In his remarks, Dr. Ayman Ashour expressed pride in the project, describing it as the first of its kind in Africa and the Middle East, with an investment of EGP 2 billion. He characterized it as a major leap forward for scientific and medical research in Egypt. The project, which began in 2021, is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Academy of Scientific Research and Technology. It brings together a coalition of 15 universities, research institutions, NGOs, and four ministries, with implementation led by the Center for Medical Research and Regenerative Medicine.
