Smashing Saudi stint

In demand: Mohd Hafiz Hashim was previously linked with the vacant post of Malaysia’s women’s singles coach.

PETALING JAYA: Former All-England champion Mohd Hafiz Hashim is charting a new path in his coaching career after being appointed as the high performance coach for the Saudi Arabia’s national badminton team.

Hafiz described the opportunity as a fresh challenge, as he has been entrusted with developing a relatively new team still finding their footing in the sport.