Grassroots development can succeed with better collab between BAM and states


Sixteen junior players can breathe a sigh of relief after Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz allowed them to compete in the Junior Elite Tour, starting today in Johor.

Zafrul, who has emphasised the importance of grassroots development in the country, has walked the talk with his swift action.

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