Badminton: National Men’s Doubles Players Need to Improve Mental Strength
Kuala Lumpur, March 3 (Bernama) – The national men’s doubles badminton back-up players need to improve their mental strength to shine on the international stage after witnessing them failing to advance to the final of the Sri Lanka International Challenge 2025, which ended yesterday.
Need for Improvement
National men’s doubles head coach, Herry Iman Pierngadi, did not rule out the possibility that the deficiency factor was the reason why the players sent were unable to emulate the positive steps of their senior players. "I need time to change the way they play a little. According to me, if you look at training, they have shown improvement but it is different when competing," he said when met recently. "I need to re-analyze the matter because it is possible that their mental strength is lacking in competition."
Disappointing Performance
The badminton camp sent a total of six men’s doubles pairs, but all of them failed to advance to the final of the tournament offering a total cash prize of USD17,500 (approximately RM78,091). This marked a disappointing performance from the national team, which was expected to make a stronger impression on the international stage.
Silver Lining
However, Malaysia did not return empty-handed after professional men’s singles player Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin became the country’s sole representative to emerge champion of the International Challenge. The world’s 68th ranked player needed only 47 minutes to defeat world number 210 player from India, Pranay Katta 21-19 21-15 in the final at the St Joseph’s Sports Complex, Colombo.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the national men’s doubles players need to improve their mental strength to compete with the best in the world. With the right mindset and training, they can achieve greater heights and make the country proud.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the reason for the national men’s doubles players’ poor performance in the Sri Lanka International Challenge 2025?
A: According to the national men’s doubles head coach, Herry Iman Pierngadi, the players’ mental strength is lacking in competition, which is affecting their performance.
Q: What is the total cash prize for the Sri Lanka International Challenge 2025?
A: The total cash prize for the tournament is USD17,500 (approximately RM78,091).
Q: Who was the sole representative from Malaysia to emerge champion of the International Challenge?
A: Professional men’s singles player Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin became the country’s sole representative to emerge champion of the International Challenge.
Q: How long did it take Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin to defeat Pranay Katta in the final?
A: It took Aidil Sholeh Ali Sadikin only 47 minutes to defeat Pranay Katta in the final.