PETALING JAYA: Independent shuttlers Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani are undergoing joint training sessions with Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) players ahead of the Malaysian Open from Jan 6-11 at Axiata Arena.
Sze Fei-Izzuddin were spotted sparring with the likes of world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and world No. 5 Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun at Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM) in Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, on Friday (Dec 26).
Men’s doubles coach Herry Iman Pierngadi said that the world No. 7 pair contacted doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky regarding the possibility of joint training sessions twice a week as part of their preparations for the home Open.
“Rexy informed me on Wednesday (Dec 24) that the independent players requested joint training twice a week at ABM,” Herry said when met at ABM on Friday.
“I was happy to allow them to join us. This looks like part of their preparations for the Malaysian Open. Perhaps they felt they needed better sparring.
“They started on Wednesday and trained today (Friday) as well. Next week, they requested to train with us on Wednesday and Saturday.”
On whether or not the collaboration will continue, Herry said: “For now, just these two weeks. We have not had discussions beyond that.
“It’s possible this will continue as we have the Thomas Cup Finals coming up (April 24-May 3).
“For me, this is a good collaboration as they are on the same level as some of the BAM pairs,” said Herry.
“So, this will be beneficial for both parties. They will follow our training programme.”
