Kapanlagi.com - Herry Iman Pierngadi, commonly known as Herry IP, has officially embarked on a new chapter in his career in the world of badminton, and this time he becomes a coach at Malaysia's national training center. After more than 30 years in coaching Indonesia's men's doubles and producing various world champions, this coach nicknamed "Naga Api" has accepted an interesting offer from the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) to become their national men's doubles coach starting February 1, 2025. This move is part of BAM's larger strategy to win a gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Herry IP's decision to move to Malaysia is not without reason. BAM has seriously made various approaches to convince this legendary coach. According to reports from The Star, BAM is even willing to dig deep into their pockets to attract Herry to the neighboring country. Unfortunately, the contract value offered remains a mystery.
Herry IP is no stranger to the international badminton scene. He is known as the successful architect behind the brilliant achievements of top Indonesian pairs, such as Candra Wijaya/Tony Gunawan, Hendra Setiawan/Markis Kido, and Marcus Gideon/Kevin Sanjaya. Now, a significant challenge awaits Herry to elevate Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik to the pinnacle of global success. Will Herry IP once again showcase his magic on the international stage? We shall wait and see!
1. The Beginning of Herry IP's Appointment by BAM
After several months of negotiations, Herry IP was officially appointed as the Head Coach of the Malaysian Men's Doubles National Team, a strategic move taken by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) under the leadership of President Datuk S. Subramaniam. In an official meeting held in Bukit Jalil on January 11, 2025, this decision was made based on Herry's outstanding track record as a proven doubles coach. "BAM proudly announces the appointment of Indonesian doubles legend, Herry IP," the official statement quoted from Bola.com reads.
Collaboration with coach Muhammad Miftakh is also projected to support Herry IP's role. This step demonstrates BAM's commitment to targeting the improvement of the Malaysian men's doubles performance. By bringing in Herry IP, Malaysia hopes to break the dominance of other countries in the world badminton arena.
2. The Career History of Herry IP in the World of Badminton
Herry IP, a legendary figure in the world of badminton, began his career journey at PBSI more than three decades ago and has become the successful architect behind the brilliant achievements of various Indonesian men's doubles pairs. Under his guidance, Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan made history by winning the gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics.
Not only that, Hendra Setiawan and Markis Kido also felt the magical touch of Herry IP when they lifted the gold trophy at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. These victories not only brought pride to Indonesia but also reaffirmed Herry's expertise in producing world champions.
Even young pairs like Marcus Gideon and Kevin Sanjaya have managed to achieve various prestigious titles under Herry's direction. With a wealth of experience and achievements, Herry is now expected to bring fresh air and a positive impact to the Malaysian men's doubles team.
3. New Tasks and Challenges in the Malaysian National Training Center
As the national men's doubles coach of Malaysia, Herry IP faces a significant challenge in improving the performance of his athletes, with a primary focus on the top pair Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik. Rexy Mainaky, the coaching director of BAM, believes that Herry has an extraordinary talent for designing long-term strategies that can change the game. "This process may take about 10 days, after which the coach can formulate the right plan—from evaluation to the development of players' techniques and mentality," said Datuk S. Subramaniam in his interview as quoted from The Star.
This strategy includes evaluation, technique development, and enhancement of players' mentality. Herry is also expected to inspire other coaches and athletes in Malaysia. Collaboration with Muhammad Miftakh is one of the keys to the success of this program.
4. Long-Term Target: 2028 Olympics
BAM has big ambitions by recruiting Herry IP, who is targeted to bring home a gold medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The President of BAM, Datuk S. Subramaniam, emphasized that this achievement will be reached through a gradual approach in intensive training at the Malaysian national training center.
The designed program includes physical, technical, and tactical improvements for the players, in order to prepare them for international competition. With Herry's presence, BAM is optimistic that not only will the players' performance improve, but also Malaysia's badminton reputation will shine brighter on the world stage.
5. Reactions and Hopes from the Badminton World
The appointment of Herry IP as the coach of the Malaysian badminton team has elicited a variety of responses, ranging from praise to new hopes. Many see this move as a smart strategy for Malaysia to strengthen its competitiveness on the international stage. With his experience and outstanding achievements, Herry is considered the ideal figure to restore the glory of Malaysia's men's doubles.
Meanwhile, for the Indonesian badminton community, Herry's departure poses a unique challenge. Although losing one of their best coaches, many are optimistic that Herry will continue to have a positive impact on the development of the sport, both domestically and abroad.
6. Why did Herry IP move to Malaysia?
Herry IP received an offer from BAM after no longer coaching at PBSI. BAM assessed that his track record could enhance the performance of Malaysia's men's doubles.
7. Who are the main pair that Herry IP will coach?
Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik are the main pair that will be guided by Herry at the Malaysian training center.
8. What is Herry IP's main target in Malaysia?
His long-term goal is to bring Malaysia to win a gold medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
(kpl/mni)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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