KUALA LUMPUR: Breaking into the world's top 32 within six months has been set as the benchmark for Malaysia's women's singles shuttlers as BAM focuses on structured, long-term development rather than short-term results. Women's singles head coach Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin said the target applies to both world No. "For the first six months, we are targeting both of them to break into the top 32," said Iskandar. Iskandar stressed that progress must be measured step-by-step, with expectations managed carefully as the players continue their development. While technically confident in his players' abilities, Iskandar identified physical condition as the main gap separating them from the world's elite.

Source: New Strait Times January 17, 2026 13:04 UTC