PETALING JAYA: Former national women’s singles player Soniia Cheah has been appointed Kuala Lumpur Badminton Association's (KLBA) first sports director, a newly created position. He explained that Soniia was brought in for the role as he wanted to give space and opportunities to young former players to inject fresh ideas into KLBA. "Coaches also need to be nurtured, and for that reason we are giving her the opportunity to showcase her abilities. Soniia will also be tasked with strengthening sports management, monitoring players and clubs, collecting data, and exploring international collaborations in her role as KLBA’s sports director. 1 women’s singles player and reached a career-high world ranking of No.

Source: The Star February 04, 2026 16:19 UTC