PETALING JAYA: Shuttler Goh Jin Wei and Co will not be part of the Uber Cup team if they choose to skip the early centralised training in Denmark.
Both the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup squads, will spend eight days training in Herning before heading to Horsens for the team event from April 24-May 3.
National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen has made it clear that players selected for the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals will be excluded from the team if they skip the centralised training in Denmark.
Jonassen explained that while selections are usually based on merit and past results, a player’s current condition must also reflect their ability.
The centralised training allows coaches to closely monitor players' condition and performance in order to minimise unexpected issues such as injuries or dips in form.
Jin Wei has been exempted from training in BAM as the coaching staff will be able to evaluate her form during the Asian Championships starting on Tuesday in Ningbo, China.
"We have not officially selected the team yet, but all players who are eventually selected will need to attend the training camp," said Jonassen.
"Normally, when we select players, it’s based on merit, meaning the results they have achieved.
"But if a player’s current condition doesn’t reflect their merit, it can hurt the team in the long run.
"One of the main reasons for having centralized training is to monitor all players — both potential selections and those already selected —in terms of their condition and level of performance.
"If you can't join the centralised training, then you can't actually be on the team because I have no idea about your current condition.
"And I'm sorry to say but decisions cannot be made based on hearsay.
"This way, we don’t arrive at the championship and get surprised by injuries or a lack of level of performance."
