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| Badminton / Malaysia Open: Rashid salutes Hafiz Posted: 20 Jan 2011 04:35 PM PST 2011/01/21  Hafiz Hashim with his wife Nadzatul Shima Mohd Nazari and daughter Hanna Sofiela at the Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil yesterday. — Picture by Osman Adnan Hafiz stated on Wednesday he had nothing more to offer to the national team and felt that the BA of Malaysia (BAM) should use the allocations it is spending on him to provide more exposure for the younger shuttlers. Hafiz stated he doesn't have the motivation anymore to attend national training and wants to try out a new challenge as an independent player.
"I am not surprised with his decision as Hafiz himself knows well about his condition and he has admitted that. But it still takes a lot of guts for a player to step aside in such a sincere manner," said Rashid. "He wants to depart in a decent manner and also mentioned that BAM can focus more on the back-up players with the allocation that the association is spending on him.
"Hafiz has done what Wong Choong Hann did three years ago where the veteran was responsible for his own career and Hafiz will probably have some motivation again as he needs to perform well to survive." Rashid said Hafiz will not struggle as an independent player as he has been on his own during his time under Nusa Mahsuri.
BAM has also shown appreciation to Hafiz for the manner he handled the matter and the association is likely to give the green light during the council meeting on Sunday. BAM secretary Ng Chin Chai said the matter can be resolved if Hafiz can send his quit letter before the council meeting on Sunday and this is something the latter will gladly oblige. |
| Badminton / Malaysia Open: Rexy wants more 'arrogance' from Koo-Tan Posted: 20 Jan 2011 04:33 PM PST  Hoon Tien How (left) and Zakry Abdul Latif react after winning a point against Singapore's Saputra Hendri Kurniawan and Chayut Triyachart in the second round yesterday. Zakry Latif-Hoon Thien won 21-16, 21-15. — Picture by Osman Adnan National doubles coach Rexy Mainaky stated Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong have lost the edge because they are not ruthless anymore and the strong character that epitomised their style of play in 2007 has been missing in recent times. Rexy said that their tactical weakness and other shortcomings have been identified but Kien Keat-Boon Heong will continue suffering as long as they are not arrogant enough on court and start battling for their pride.
"Arrogance here doesn't mean they put up a bad behaviour and don't respect their opponents but play with the kind of confidence and the strong character they show on court that can break the resilience of their opponents. "Kien Keat use to be very sure and intercept fast in front court that is missing while Boon Heong' attacking has been very predictable.
"Boon Heong loses heart when his smashes are returned after once or twice but if he has to kill rally by executing 10 smashes in the trot, he has to be willing to do that. And when he wins that battle against his opponents, he sends out a strong message that his smashes are better than anyone else. "They realise their weakness now but they can just execute yet. As a player and coach, we have to work together and solve the problem.
Rexy also stressed both players must also avoid fancy tactics and just believe in their strengths. Rexy also urged them not to take second stringers lightly and never give them the confidence like they did against Shen Ye-Hong Wei of China on Wednesday. It is not the end of the world but Kien Keat-Boon Heong must practise what they preach and show the kind of pride and arrogance that is part and parcel of the champions to come out and stop the rut. |
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