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Nova Departs from BAM

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nova Widianto, the head coach for Malaysia's mixed doubles badminton team, will officially end his contract with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) at the end of the month.
  • The Indonesian coach spent over three years with the national squad, guiding them to their first-ever mixed doubles world title.
  • His departure marks the end of a significant period for Malaysian badminton, highlighted by the success of Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei.

Nova Widianto, the architect of Malaysia's mixed doubles success, is set to depart from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) at the close of this month. The Indonesian coach, who has led the national squad for over three years, has officially concluded his tenure, leaving behind a notable legacy.

Widianto's time with BAM is most famously marked by guiding the pair Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei to Malaysia's first-ever world title in the mixed doubles category. This historic achievement cemented his impact on the sport within the country.

His departure signifies a transition for the national team, as they look to build on the foundations laid during his coaching period. The association will now seek to appoint a successor to continue the development of its mixed doubles program.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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