Badminton Talent Development Programme A Platform To Unearth Talent Among Students - MOE

KOTA  BHARU, Jan 15 (Bernama) -- The Badminton Talent Development Programme of the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE) together with Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) KPM-Perodua is a platform to unearth talent among students nationwide.

MOE Sports, Co-Curriculum and Arts Division deputy director Jalaluddin Ismail said apart from supporting the one pupil, one sport policy, the programme is an initiative by the ministry to produce new players in badminton, thus representing the country at the international level.

"Basically, students participating in this development programme who have the potential will be offered to continue their studies at the Bukit Jalil Sports School (SSBJ) and the Badminton Academy under the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

"Since this programme started in 2018, a total of 25 trainees have been at SSBJ to continue their studies and continue training in an effort to improve their performance and talent to participate in high level competitions," he said.

He was speaking to reporters after officiating the National Level Badminton Talent Development Programme at the Tengku Anis Badminton Hall, Pengkalan Chepa, here today, which was also attended by Perodua president and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Zainal Ahmad.

Jalaluddin said at the programme, a total of 2,400 students from 70 schools nationwide participated in the various categories contested.

"As a result of this programme, two players (students) became champions at the World Junior Badminton Championships last November in China. We (MOE) want to produce the best badminton players at the state, national and international levels," he said.

Meanwhile, Zainal said the Talent Development Programme was a collaboration between his party and the MOE to provide opportunities for students to showcase their talents in the sport. 

"The collaboration between Perodua and the MOE allows us to communicate more effectively for the students to ensure that training and tournaments can be organised.

"This collaborative programme is held to provide a platform for young talents to participate in systematic programmes, as well as polish their talents in badminton," he said.

--BERNAMA