BAM ready to expel problematic players

The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) is taking a firm stance against players with disciplinary problems, signaling a zero-tolerance policy.

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We have discussed this with the president, and he has said we will expel all players with disciplinary issues. We will give a final warning.

Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei, chairman of the Performance Committee, stated that the association will not compromise with any player who has received a final warning. He confirmed that BAM President Tengku Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz agrees that strict measures are necessary for those who fail to adhere to established rules and discipline.

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As for Jun Hao, I gave him a final warning. I told him I don't want to say anything more. What happened before has happened again. He himself packed his bags and went home. This is the final warning.

"We have discussed this with the president, and he has said we will expel all players with disciplinary issues. We will give a final warning," Lee said. He specifically mentioned national singles player Leong Jun Hao, stating, "As for Jun Hao, I gave him a final warning. I told him I don't want to say anything more. What happened before has happened again. He himself packed his bags and went home. This is the final warning."

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I met him personally before the Malaysia Open, and he told me what was bothering his focus. We have to be honest but cannot reveal it to the public.

Lee emphasized the seriousness of the situation, noting that he does not want any player to think discipline is unimportant. He confirmed that all members of the BAM Council are in agreement. Lee also revealed that he met with Jun Hao personally before the Malaysia Open, where the player admitted to issues that were hindering his focus. While the specific problems could not be disclosed to the public, Lee stated that Jun Hao acknowledged his disciplinary problems were the cause of his struggles.

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He himself admitted he has disciplinary problems. He needs to rise above what has been happening because of his disciplinary problems.