Jan 20, 2008

Rexy Resign: Rebuild Republic?


AT KUALA lumpur on 19th January 2008 (exactly on Java’s calendar as “Ahad Pahing”, ahad = sunday), men's doubles pair Markis Kido and Hendra Setiawan clinched the Malaysian Open Super Series title after beating Danish veteran pair Lars Paaske-Jonas Rasmussen. The Indonesian duo edged out the Danish pair 21-10, 20-22, 21-18. In the same tournament, the Malaysian’s coach from Indonesia –bapak Rexy Mainaky- surprised Malaysian badminton fans when he said he was contemplating resigning as national doubles coach on Friday, January 17th. Told to ‘BernamaMainaky has voiced out his intention to resign after being accused by Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) officials that he was not being professional in carrying out his job. This had been the talk in town after his charges, namely the world No. 1 men's doubles pair Koo Kien Keat/Tan Boon Heong and also the pair of Choong Tan Fook/ Lee Wan Wah failed to deliver in last year's world championship in Kuala Lumpur. And to further tarnish his reputation as a coach, none of his players managed to get to the quarter final stage of the ongoing Malaysian Open here.
Rexy said his work ethic has been questioned by certain quarters and he is upset with the allegation. "I'm responsible. There are people who think I'm not working. If people are thinking I'm not doing my job, why should I continue?," said a frustrated Rexy. "I don't want to say who they are and whether they are from the BA of Malaysia (BAM) or National Sports Council (NSC). "I only have this to say. I love Malaysia, if I decide to quit, I'll never get involved in badminton again. This has nothing to do with any offers (from others). "Only BAM can clarify the situation." This is the second time Rexy has contemplated quitting in the middle of a tournament. The first was during the Doha Asian Games in 2006 after his charges lost in the team event against South Korea. However, he retracted his decision a day later and Kien Keat-Boon Heong repaid his faith in them by winning the men's doubles gold after a 36-year lapse, they defeated Indonesian double Luluk/ Alven.

LADIES and gentlemen, the themes of this article means “If REXY RESIGN from Malaysian Badminton, will he back to Indonesia and REBUILD REPUBLIC of Indonesia's double”. Rexy started began coaching the men's doubles players in 2005 and his current contract expires in June 2009.
Rexy leaved Indonesian team, retired from badminton since 2000. His succeed is terrific from both- as a player and coach. He make the England get the 1st silver from mixed double in Olympic which held in Athens, Greek, on 2004. As a player "Duo R" (Rexy and Ricky Subagdja) become the champion in Olympic at Atlanta 1996. His succeed is follow what his coach –bapak Christian Hadinata or nickname by “Koh Chris”- have done. Maybe PBSI (Persatuan Bulutangkis Seluruh Indonesia, Indonesian Badminton Association) have to monitor what Rexy do from year to year, from country to country. Treat him by experience as a young coach, and when he got mature –maybe he can help the Malaysian get medal for 1st time in Beijing Olympic- so pull him to become Indonesian coach.
Source: Bernama, New Straits Times

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