All shuttlers good to go, says performance director Jones

IT’S all system go for Malaysia as the Thomas-Uber Cup Finals begin today.

National performance director Tim Jones (pic) has given the thumbs up on the men and women’s teams’ preparation for the premier event. “We have prepared well. The players have completed a good few days of court and physical training since we arrived in Bangkok and have used our support staff well for recovery when needed,” said Jones.

“There are no serious injury concerns and the players are in good spirits. We are looking forward to standing toe to toe with our opponents and fighting for Malaysia.”

THE SCHEDULE (Malaysian time)

Group stage

Thomas Cup

May 9: Mas vs England (10am)

May 10: Mas vs United States (3pm)

May 11: Mas vs Japan (8pm)

Knockout

May 12: Quarter-finals (3pm and 8pm)

May 13: Semi-finals (7pm)

May 15: Final (2pm)

Uber Cup

Group stage

May 8: Mas vs Denmark (3pm)

May 9: Mas vs Thailand (3pm)

May 10: Mas vs Egypt (8pm)

Knockout

May 12: Quarter-finals (10am, 3pm)

May 13: Semi-finals: 1pm

May 14: Final (2pm)