Mixed doubles head coach Nova leaves BAM
National mixed doubles badminton coach Nova Widianto is stepping down from his position at the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to return to Indonesia. He is credited with leading Malaysia to its first-ever mixed doubles world championship title in 2025.
Why it matters
The departure of a high-profile coach who achieved historic success marks a significant transition for the Malaysian national badminton program.
National mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto had been largely credited with guiding Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei to become Malaysia's first mixed doubles world champions last year. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA: National mixed doubles head coach Nova Widianto, who guided Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei to become Malaysia's first mixed doubles world champions last year, will end his tenure tomorrow.
The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) said Nova, who joined the coaching team in 2023, will return to Indonesia.
“Under his guidance, Malaysia celebrated a historic milestone when Tang Jie-Ee Wei became the nation's first-ever mixed doubles world champions in 2025,” said BAM in a Facebook post.
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