Mixed reactions to the new coaching set-up

THE appointment of Chinese Li Mao as a “high performance” coach for the men's singles player has brought mixed reaction from the national players. 

Two years ago, the Badminton Association of Malaysia decided to opt for an all-local line-up to handle the national team and they appointed Misbun Sidek and Yap Kim Hock as their singles and doubles chief coach respectively. The inclusion of the 46-year-old Li Mao in the national coaching set-up has raised some eyebrows.