Tag - Kenneth Jonassen

Justin and Ling Ching the bright sparks in gloomy times for singles

PETALING JAYA: Shuttlers Justin Hoh and Wong Ling Ching (pic) have brought hope back in the singles after a difficult year with their encouraging outings in the SEA Games. Justin and Ling Ching won bronze in the men’s and women’s singles respectively. Singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen was reasonably happy with the duo’s showing. World No. 38 Justin...

No toying with the underdogs

PETALING JAYA: Badminton singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen hinted that a strong line-up will likely be fielded in Malaysia’s opening match against France in the Sudirman Cup today. Malaysia are considered favourites against a weakened French team in their opening Group C match in Xiamen, China, but Kenneth warned against underestimating the Europeans as getting off...

Coach Kenneth gets perfect birds-eye view on state of Malaysian singles

PETALING JAYA: The first impression matters and singles head coach Kenneth Jonassen got what he wanted from the Malaysian Open – precious and valuable insights. Not even a week into his job as the singles supremo, Jonassen from Denmark had to manage and lead the players at the season opener home tournament in Axiata Arena in...