National Badminton Player Ng Tze Yong Steps Up Training for April Tournament
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) – National men’s singles shuttler Ng Tze Yong will have more on-court training sessions starting next week in preparation for his first tournament in April since returning from his back injury sustained last year.
National singles head coach Kenneth Jonassen said the decision was made as the 24-year-old has shown improvement in training and will gradually increase his intensity.
"He’s shown good progress, and we’ve agreed on his programme. Starting next week, he will train four times a week with 100 per cent intensity. However, I don’t want to push him too hard too soon. Next week will be the first time he trains for two consecutive days, followed by a rest day, then another two days of training. This will be a different experience for him, so I need to carefully manage his workload as part of his long-term recovery," Jonassen said after the national badminton team’s training session at the Academy Badminton Malaysia here today.
Tze Yong had resumed on-court training in early February, but sessions were limited to under an hour to prevent overtraining and ensure a smooth recovery process.
Tze Yong’s Training Regime
Jonassen explained that the new training regime will be a different experience for Tze Yong, and he will carefully manage the player’s workload. "We had a good meeting earlier this week where we agreed on his programme, and I’m quite impressed with his progress. Next week will be the first time he trains for two consecutive days, followed by a rest day, then another two days of training. This will be a different experience for him, so I need to carefully manage his workload as part of his long-term recovery," he said.
Tournament Plans
When asked about the tournament Tze Yong will enter in April, Jonassen said the player might compete in a lower-tier event to regain his competitive edge. "It’s very important that we ease him into competition with some lower-tier tournaments. We hope the progression will allow him to build up his form gradually," he said.
Conclusion
Ng Tze Yong’s return to training is a positive step towards his recovery and preparation for future competitions. With his national singles head coach Kenneth Jonassen’s guidance, Tze Yong is expected to make a strong comeback in the world of badminton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the plan for Tze Yong’s training regimen?
A: Tze Yong will train four times a week with 100 per cent intensity, with a gradual increase in intensity.
Q: How will Jonassen manage Tze Yong’s workload?
A: Jonassen will carefully manage Tze Yong’s workload, ensuring he doesn’t push himself too hard too soon.
Q: What is the plan for Tze Yong’s tournament participation in April?
A: Tze Yong might compete in a lower-tier event to regain his competitive edge.