BAM optimistic for medal in SEA Games despite the absence of Lee Chong Wei
Despite the fact that Malaysia’s Men’s Singles World Number One shuttler, Lee Chong Wei will miss the 2011 SEA Games, the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is still optimistic to win the gold medal at the event. The tournament will take place in Indonesia
from November 12-19.
BAM is confident to secure the gold medal in the category of Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles. In the Women’s Doubles, Chin Eei h*i and Wong Pei Tty, the former gold medallist of SEA Games are expected to repeat their tremendous performance. In the Mixed
Doubles category, Goh Liu Ying and Chan Peng Soon are the best bet to win the gold medal for Malaysia.
Ng Chin Chai, the secretary of BAM, expressed that the absence of elite shuttlers including Koo Kien Keat, Tan Boon Heong and Lee Chong Wei has put pressure on younger shuttlers to deliver a better performance. He also said that all participants will put
up a great show of quality badminton.
He further expressed about the absence of the top shuttlers by saying, "Despite the absence of our top players, we will still be fighting for gold as Pei Tty-Eei h*i and Peng Soon-Liu Ying should be around. They are capable of battling for gold. We are also
hoping for some surprises from the others.”
While talking about the Men’s Doubles back-up shuttlers who will participate in the SEA Games, Ng Chin said, "Back-up pair Goh Wei Shem-Lim Khim Wah have been showing good progress while the second spot is going to be an affair to fill the void left by Kien
Keat-Boon Heong.”
Ng Chin further expressed that the Men’s Singles shuttlers including Mohd Arif Abdul Latif, Chong Wei Feng, Goh Soon Huat and Chan Kwong Beng will put up a great show by playing world-class badminton at the 2011 SEA Games. He added that this is the right
time for these shuttlers to prove their worth and win glory for their country.
After the resignations of Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari and Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif, BAM has made some changes in the Men’s Doubles category. Now, Ong Soon Hock, the former partner of Fairuzizuan will play with Mak Hee Chun. On the other hand, Hoon Thien How,
former partner of Mohd Zakry will continue playing with his new associate, Tan Wee Kiong.
Malaysia has a young squad and all shuttlers are working hard to make their mark in major international events and the SEA Games will also serve this purpose. This event is a golden opportunity for back-up players of Malaysia to prove their skills in the
arena of elite shuttlers.
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