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Jeffer Rosobin, an Indonesian coach, has been assigned to boost the performance of Malaysia’s senior women’s singles shuttlers following his successful stint with the juniors. Jeffer, who joined BAM at the end of last year, recently transitioned from coaching juniors to leading the senior women’s singles team.
During his time with the juniors, the 48-year-old guided them to one gold, one silver, and one bronze at the World Junior Championships in Nanchang, China. The boys’ doubles pair Aaron Tai-Kang Khai Xing secured the gold, while the girls’ doubles duo Dania Sofea Zaidi-Low Zi Yu took home a surprise silver. Both pairs contributed to the team’s bronze in the mixed team event.
In July, under Jeffer’s leadership, the team also captured four medals at the Asian Junior Championships in Yogyakarta: Aaron-Khai Xing won silver, Siti Zulaikha Azmi secured bronze in girls’ singles, and the girls’ doubles pair Ong Xin Yee-Carmen Ting won bronze, alongside a bronze for the mixed team.
Although Zulaikha missed the World Junior Championships due to a heel injury, Jeffer remains satisfied with his junior coaching performance. Now, he is eager to make a positive impact as he replaces K. Yogendran as the new senior women’s singles coach, with Yogendran moving to the men’s singles team.
Acknowledging the challenge ahead, Jeffer expressed his gratitude to BAM for the opportunity. He emphasized the importance of fitness, a positive mindset, and strong teamwork for the senior women’s team, which includes K. Letshanaa, Wong Ling Ching, Zulaikha, and Oo Shan Zi.
