KUCHING: The Kuching Badminton Association (KBA) is excited about collaborating with the Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association (KLBA) to share ideas and training methods.
KBA president Dr. Ong Kong Swee said that such collaboration is crucial for the development of badminton in various areas.
Dr. Ong, who represented the Minister of Youth, Sports, and Entrepreneur Development Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, said this during a press conference at the closing ceremony of the two-day SISFWO held at Imperial Hotel yesterday (July 2).
Meanwhile KLBA High Performance director Suhaimi Sun Abdullah congratulated KBA for organising the workshop and highlighted its benefits for grassroots and elite players.
He mentioned that the KBA’s approach, together with the support of the Sarawak government, could serve as a model for other states aiming to establish sports development programmes.
Suhaimi said that it’s really important for young players here to learn from the experiences of badminton legends like Tommy Sugiarto, Cheah Liek Hou, and Koay Kar Lin. These legends can guide them as they progress from lower to higher levels of competition.
The SISFWO was supported by Business Events Sarawak, the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Sarawak, Sarawak Sports Corporation, Sarawak Youth and Sports Department, and the National Sports Enthusiasts Council of Malaysia.
The workshop attracted over 150 attendees, including schoolchildren, parents, athletes, coaches, teachers, and sports enthusiasts. It covered topics such as Sports Science, Sports Management and Administration, Sports Law, and included badminton training sessions, drills, and sharing of experiences by badminton legends.
The primary objective of the workshop was to provide a platform for participants to learn about the latest trends and innovations in the sports industry and, most importantly, contribute to the vision of making Sarawak a sports powerhouse.
