Zhuliang’s contract not renewed due to his refusal to use technology

Counting his days: Diving coach Yang Zhuliang has not been receptive to the idea of using sports science in his coaching, hence the decision to let him go by the National Sports Institute.

KUALA LUMPUR: Chinese coach Yang Zhuliang’s refusal to embrace sports science was the main reason why his coaching contract in the national elite diving squad was not renewed.

National Sports Institute (NSI) chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azim Mohd Zabidi said the decision not to extend Zhuliang’s contract, which ends on Dec 31, was reached with the consent of the Amateur Swimming Union of Malaysia (Asum).