Former shuttler Woon Khe Wei at her centre.
PETALING JAYA: Former national women’s doubles ace Woon Khe Wei has every reason to be proud, as her long-time dream of expanding her badminton academy has finally come true with the launch of her own sports centre.
The Medalist International Sports Centre in Puchong is the result of years of hard work and dedication. It has been operating since February, and the official grand opening will take place on Aug 17.
For Khe Wei, the journey to make this a reality was far from easy, especially since it coincided with her pregnancy.
After years of conducting her academy at rented training venues, she felt the time had come to offer her students a more comfortable environment with better access to top-notch facilities under one roof.
“I wanted to give my students the best. Badminton is not just about playing, it is also about having access to quality facilities,” said Khe Wei.
“When everything is in one place, parents do not have to send their children to different locations. This makes things much easier.
“In the past, there weren’t many centres like this. You had to be a national player to enjoy such facilities at places like NSI (National Sports Institute) or BAM (Badminton Association of Malaysia)..
“But now, my academy can be considered complete, with everything housed in one location.”
The centre features nine courts including four premium courts, three standard courts, and two air-conditioned ones.
The facility also includes a gymnasium, while the second floor houses office space and a seminar room for classroom sessions.
Khe Wei is also planning to introduce sports massage services at the centre in the near future.
Despite the growing number of badminton academies in the Klang Valley, Khe Wei remains confident and unshaken.
She believes that what sets her centre apart is the commitment to quality, promising the best possible service to anyone who walks through the doors, whether they are joining her academy or simply booking a court.
“If you browse the internet, you will see that there are many badminton academies these days. In my view, people can compare for themselves because many former players have ventured into this line of business,” she said.
“But as for me, I am doing my best to provide the highest level of service to my clients and students,” she added.
