New SBA leadership briefs state minister on Sarawak badminton revamp
KUCHING (July 30): The Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) council, led by president Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar, paid a courtesy call to State Youth, Sports and Entrepreneur Development Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah today at Bangunan Baitul Makmur II in Petra Jaya.
The meeting introduced SBA's new leadership and outlined its recent restructuring and renewed focus on revitalising badminton in Sarawak.
In a statement from SBA, Abdul Karim welcomed the association's efforts and expressed confidence in the new team.
He encouraged unity and collaboration to raise the standard of badminton in the state, citing the recent gold medal achievement by Wong Ling Ching at Sukma XXI Sarawak as inspiration.
He also urged SBA to strengthen its partnership with the Sarawak Sports Corporation (SSC) to improve training programmes, facilities, and grassroots development.
Wan Lizozman thanked the minister for his support and reiterated the association's commitment to good governance, athlete development, and inclusive stakeholder engagement.
He was joined by deputy president Ting Wei Ping, honorary secretary Datuk Dr Wan Khalik Wan Muhammad, and other council members. Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah courtesy call Sarawak Badminton Association SBA
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