New base for the pros

National men’s doubles shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani in action against Taiwan's Chen Zhi-ray-Lin Yu-chieh in the second round match of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on Thursday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia’s top professional shuttlers under the Road to Gold (RTG) programme are set to get a new training base by early next year, with discussions already in the final stages. 

RTG coordinator Datuk Stuart Ramalingam said his team have been working closely with coaches and athletes to secure a strategic, well-equipped venue – but finding the right location hasn’t been easy.