Razif Sidek to coach Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif and Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari – Badminton News
Malaysia’s Razif Sidek, a Doubles coach, agreed to coach Men’s Doubles independent pair of Mohd Zakry Abdul Latif and Mohd Fairuzizuan Mohd Tazari, who have recently resigned from the Men’s Doubles national squad of Malaysia. The coach will train the experienced
shuttlers and help them qualify for the 2012 London Olympics.
Razif has been serving the national team of Malaysia for several years until 1997, when his shuttlers, Yap Kim Hock and Cheah Soon Kit delivered a wonderful performance at the World Championships in Men’s Doubles category and grabbed the silver medal. Now,
he has accepted the request of Mohd Zakry and Mohd Tazari to train them for next year’s Olympic Games.
Razif is currently spending his playing time at the New Vision Badminton Academy where he is also preparing his Son, Mohd Fazriq, who is only seven years of age. His passion for his son to become a world-class player indicates his commitment with badminton.
He is now willing to help Mohd Zakry and Mohd Tazari to achieve their targets at the international stage.
Razif said, “My passion for the game has brought me back to coaching. They (Zakry and Fairuzizuan) met me and I have agreed to coach them. I want to help them realise their dreams.”
The coach further added, “All I have asked from them is their commitment to training. They have to start from scratch ... but I have confidence in them.”
While talking about his offers from Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to coach national shuttlers and his joining with Mohd Zakry and Mohd Tazari, Razif said, “I had approached them several times but they did not show any interest. Now, I have a pair
who is willing to learn and I am ready to help them.”
Mohd Zakry, who is currently World Number 25, split up with Hoon Thien How while World Number 23, Mohd Tazari left his partner, Ong Soon Hock. Both shuttlers are now independent to decide their own fate in the game as they are no more under the supervision
of BAM.
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