Management of Malaysian Badminton Academy should be more systematic – Rosmah

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Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor – File photo

KUALA LUMPUR: The Prime Minister’s wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has called for a more systematic and organised management of the Malaysian Badminton Academy to groom more world champions.

Rosmah, who is also the  patron of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM),  said for this purpose, trainers at the academy, located in Bukit Kiara here,  were encouraged to conduct a comprehensive study to identify weaknesses and improve the techniques of trainees.

”I see the performance level of badminton in other countries has improved. This is one of the things that we have to study…why they can improve and how their badminton players can become champions.

”That’s why through this academy, I see that we have the potential to put our shuttlers back at the top of the world. What is important is not the academy but the players must possess a strong desire to become champions,” she said after giving away the  prizes to the winners of  the 2017 Air Asia-BAM National Junior League winners at the Juara Stadium, Bukit Kiara.

Earlier in her speech, Rosmah also called on parents to give their children full support and encouragement to be the best in every activity they are involved.

She said the effort could help produce a successful generation in various fields thus improving Malaysia’s image in the eyes of the world.

At the event, Rosmah also launched the official song for BAM titled ‘We are the champions’ composed by Datuk Wah Idris and the lyrics written by BAM president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria. – Bernama