Badminton Association of Malaysia to Conclude Search for New Men’s Doubles Head Coach
Expected Timeline
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is expected to conclude the search for a new men’s doubles head coach in two weeks’ time. According to Datuk V. Subramaniam, the acting president of BAM, the team is scrutinizing a few candidates, including a local coach, to replace Tan Bin Shen, who will end his service after the Malaysia Open 2025, which will be held from January 7 to 12.
Replacement for Tan Bin Shen
Tan Bin Shen, a former national player, has played a key role in raising the standards of several national men’s doubles pairs, including helping Aaron-Wooi Yik win Malaysia’s first world title in 2022. He will be serving the Hong Kong national team under former world number one men’s singles player Wong Choong Hann starting in February, alongside two other Malaysian coaches, Jeremy Gan and Loh Wei Sheng.
Potential Candidate
Subramaniam was tight-lipped when asked whether veteran Indonesian coach Herry Iman Pierngadi, better known as Herry IP, could be BAM’s choice to spearhead the men’s doubles department. However, a comment by Indonesian men’s doubles player Mohammad Ahsan on Herry IP’s New Year post on Instagram sparked speculation that the latter could be heading to Malaysia. Ahsan wrote, “Remember to invite me if you are going to eat Musang King (durians),” to which Herry IP replied, “Sure, Bro Aman.”
Selection Criteria
Subramaniam emphasized that the selection of the new men’s doubles head coach will be a collective decision by the BAM team. The team is looking for a coach who not only clicks with the players but also builds strong ties with the BAM management. “Nothing is finalised yet. It is not on me but it will be a collective decision by our team,” he added.
Conclusion
The BAM is expected to conclude the search for a new men’s doubles head coach in two weeks’ time. The team is scrutinizing a few candidates, including a local coach, to replace Tan Bin Shen. While the identity of the potential candidate is not yet confirmed, the selection criteria are clear: the team is looking for a coach who can build strong ties with the players and the BAM management.
FAQs
Q: Who is replacing Tan Bin Shen as the men’s doubles head coach?
A: The BAM is expected to conclude the search for a new men’s doubles head coach in two weeks’ time.
Q: Who are the potential candidates for the position?
A: The BAM is scrutinizing a few candidates, including a local coach, to replace Tan Bin Shen.
Q: Is Herry Iman Pierngadi a potential candidate for the position?
A: Subramaniam was tight-lipped when asked about Herry IP’s potential candidacy, but a comment by Mohammad Ahsan on Herry IP’s New Year post on Instagram sparked speculation that the latter could be heading to Malaysia.