Koh goes from crossroads to grassroots, and discovers his true mission

They are the future: Jack Koh has found his calling in helping to discover young talents in badminton. Inset: Jack (left) and Tan Bin Shen posing with their silver medals at the World Junior Championships in 2002.

FROM smashing shuttlecocks on the court to developing young gems - this is the journey of former international Datuk Jack Koh after retiring from competitive play.

The fence in front of Jack’s house once served as his arena where he would challenge his elder brother James every evening until his talent was discovered by Yap Kim Hock’s father Yap Beng Tong.