Rexy’s job on the line
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THE outcome of several major tournaments this year may
determine the future of Rexy Mainaky as a coach with the Malaysian team.
But the Indonesian is not worried about what the future holds.
“I have done the best and will continue to give my best. I plan to stay in Malaysia, whatever the outcome,” he said.
“If I am needed, I will stay on to prepare the team for the Olympics (in London in 2012). If not, I plan to set up an academy or do some coaching for aspiring players. I plan to stay in Malaysia. My family and I like the place.”
In fact, Indonesia approached Rexy to return home during the Malaysian Open Grand Prix Gold tournament in Johor Baru last month but he turned down the offer.
His contract with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will be reviewed at the end of the year.
Part of the assessment will be based on the results of the doubles shuttlers in the world championships, New Delhi Commonwealth (Oct 3-14) and the Guangzhou Asian Games (Nov 12-27).
The former men’s doubles world champion, who promised to deliver a world champion when he was roped in by the BAM in 2006, believes that good times will roll for top seeds Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong in the world championships in Paris.
The odds are against them to make a difference but Rexy said that the time was ripe for the duo to make a statement in the championships.
“There is no better time than now for Koo and Tan to achieve something special,” he said.
“They have featured together twice in the championship but did not live up to my expectations. This time, they look more composed and steady. I see the same desire to win from both of them. I hope they will make it.”
Kien Keat-Boon Heong, who received a first-round bye yesterday, will take on Ondrek Kopriva-Tomas Kopriva of the Czech Republic today.
The bigger test, however, awaits them in the second round, most likely against China’s Chai Biao-Zhang Nan. And if they advance, they can expect a match against their bogeymen, Lee Yong-dae-Jung Jae-sung of South Korea, in the quarter-finals.
“Physically, our players are looking good. They are ready to face the demanding challenges ahead. I hope they will be able to show what they capable of,” said Rexy.
But the Indonesian is not worried about what the future holds.
“I have done the best and will continue to give my best. I plan to stay in Malaysia, whatever the outcome,” he said.
“If I am needed, I will stay on to prepare the team for the Olympics (in London in 2012). If not, I plan to set up an academy or do some coaching for aspiring players. I plan to stay in Malaysia. My family and I like the place.”
In fact, Indonesia approached Rexy to return home during the Malaysian Open Grand Prix Gold tournament in Johor Baru last month but he turned down the offer.
His contract with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) will be reviewed at the end of the year.
Part of the assessment will be based on the results of the doubles shuttlers in the world championships, New Delhi Commonwealth (Oct 3-14) and the Guangzhou Asian Games (Nov 12-27).
The former men’s doubles world champion, who promised to deliver a world champion when he was roped in by the BAM in 2006, believes that good times will roll for top seeds Koo Kien Keat-Tan Boon Heong in the world championships in Paris.
The odds are against them to make a difference but Rexy said that the time was ripe for the duo to make a statement in the championships.
“There is no better time than now for Koo and Tan to achieve something special,” he said.
“They have featured together twice in the championship but did not live up to my expectations. This time, they look more composed and steady. I see the same desire to win from both of them. I hope they will make it.”
Kien Keat-Boon Heong, who received a first-round bye yesterday, will take on Ondrek Kopriva-Tomas Kopriva of the Czech Republic today.
The bigger test, however, awaits them in the second round, most likely against China’s Chai Biao-Zhang Nan. And if they advance, they can expect a match against their bogeymen, Lee Yong-dae-Jung Jae-sung of South Korea, in the quarter-finals.
“Physically, our players are looking good. They are ready to face the demanding challenges ahead. I hope they will be able to show what they capable of,” said Rexy.
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