Nova Widianto arrives early to start new chapter as national mixed doubles coach


New national mixed doubles coach Nova Widianto at the KL International Airport (KLIA) on Thursday (Dec 22). 

PETALING JAYA: Nova Widianto was true to his word and arrived early on Thursday (Dec 22) to start a new chapter as the new national mixed doubles coach although the Indonesian’s tenure only begins officially on Jan 1, 2023.

Nova, who arrived at the KL International Airport (KLIA), said he will use the coming days to get to know the players and also meet up with national doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky who has pushed for his appointment as the new mixed doubles supremo.

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