Joo Ven chosen as new coach for Tze Yong

Malaysian badminton player Ng Tze Yong is embarking on a new phase of his career as a professional athlete, appointing former national singles player Soong Joo Ven as his coach. This move comes after Tze Yong's decision to leave the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

Tze Yong, who previously represented Malaysia and contributed to their win at the 2011 World Junior Mixed Team Championships, is expected to play a crucial role in guiding Tze Yong's performance as he returns to competitive play. The 26-year-old player confirmed he will train under Joo Ven's guidance at his academy.

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Now I am still in the process of recovery and the training intensity is only around 40 to 50 percent, but I already have a place to train. I will train there with Joo Ven and for now he will be my coach.

Currently, Tze Yong is focused on his recovery, with training intensity at approximately 40-50%. He stressed that his priority is not a swift return to competition but ensuring a successful rehabilitation process to regain his peak performance. He acknowledged that returning to competition and achieving top form are distinct goals requiring different timelines.

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If possible, I really want to return as soon as possible, but I have to respect my body's condition and cannot ignore any signals it gives. As long as the recovery process continues to show positive progress, I am willing to wait because returning to competition and returning to peak performance are two different things.

"If possible, I really want to return as soon as possible, but I have to respect my body's condition and cannot ignore any signals it gives," Tze Yong stated. "As long as the recovery process continues to show positive progress, I am willing to wait because returning to competition and returning to peak performance are two different things."

Tze Yong also clarified that his departure from BAM was a mutual agreement, free from conflict. He believes this is the optimal route for his career progression at this juncture. BAM had announced that Tze Yong would conclude his collaboration with the governing body on June 30, following a career hampered by injuries, including a back issue and an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, which had affected his international development over the past two years.

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I have no conflict with BAM and this is a mutual decision. We think this is the best path for me in my career at this stage.