Beng Hee heads new squash programme to revive state players

Malaysia's Andrea Lee (right) makes a return against Australia's Lakeesha Rarere during the Malaysian Tour Squash Circuit at the Royal Lake Club, April 13, 2016. GLENN GUAN/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: The Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia (SRAM) are going back to the grassroots as they look to their state affiliates to provide a competitive edge for their national players.

Called the State Elite Players and Coaches (Sepac) programme, it will consist of 30 state players and will be helmed by national elite coach Ong Beng Hee.