Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin revealed that former national coach Rashid Sidek has been offered an opportunity to work with the National Sports Council (NSC).
This news comes after the 1996 Olympic bronze medalist announced his resignation from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), citing that the Key Performance Index (KPI) that was set by the association was too demanding.
Rashid’s new job offer will have him work with NSC in developing grassroots program and contribute in unearthing new talents. At the same time, Khairy also said that private badminton clubs are more than welcomed to approach Rashid on the possibility of hiring him as a coach.
“If private clubs can get the services of coaches like Rashid, it will enable the clubs to be more effective in developing their players.” Khairy told Bernama.
“Indirectly, his services will still contribute to the nation’s development in badminton,” Khairy told Bernama.
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