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BAM Needs Full-Time Sports Psychologist

Nov 13, 2024

The Badminton Association of Malaysia needs to appoint a full-time sports psychologist, to help improve our shutters’ performances.  

Former BAM high-performance director Datuk James Selvaraj told the NST, such a post can help boost their mental strength and concentration. 

He said this after Pearly Tan/M. Thinaah suffered a shock opening round defeat at the Japan masters last night.  

Meanwhile, mixed doubles 2nd seeds, Chen Tang Jie/Toh Ee Wei also crashed out in Japan, after losing their opening game against a duo from Thailand today.  

However, Goh Soon Huat/Shevon Lai advanced to round two, alongside men's doubes aces Aaron Chia/Sooh Wooi Yik. 

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Claudio Ranieri is said to be in talks to take charge of Roma for a third time, replacing the recently-sacked Ivan Juric.  

Roma have also been linked with club legend Vincenzo Montella, who is currently managing the Turkish national team.  

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New Man United boss Ruben Amorim has already suffered his first injury blow.  

This is after Lisandro Martinez was forced to withdraw from international duty with Argentina after aggravating a hip problem.  

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And in brief: 

Former Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri has been linked with a possible move to Roma, who recently sacked coach Ivan Juric.  

Roma legend Vincenzo Montella is also on the shortlist of managerial candidates.  

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes has been hailed a hero, after he aided a fellow passenger who had collapsed during a flight to Lisbon.

And Man City's Rodri says he's making good progress in his recovery from his knee ligament injury, and hopes to return to action some time this season!