KUALA LUMPUR — The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) has officially named Indonesian badminton legend Herry Iman Pierngadi as the new national men’s doubles head coach.
Herry, well-known for guiding Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan (2000 Sydney) and Hendra Setiawan and Markis Kido (2008 Beijing) to Olympic glory, will replace Tan Bin Shen, who is set to join the Hong Kong national team next month.
This confirms Scoop’s report yesterday that BAM would appoint an Indonesian to succeed Tan Bin Shen.
Herry IP had emerged as the strongest contender among other notable names, including Flandy Limpele and Paulus Firman, following his recent departure from the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI).
“BAM is pleased to announce the appointment of Indonesian doubles legend Herry Iman Pierngadi as the new national men’s doubles head coach.
“Herry has an illustrious record, having coached Olympic champions Candra Wijaya and Tony Gunawan (Sydney 2000) and Hendra Setiawan and Markis Kido (Beijing 2008).
“Herry will officially begin his tenure with BAM on February 1, 2025,” read a statement issued by BAM today.
One of Herry’s primary objectives will be to inspire Malaysia’s top men’s doubles duo, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, to a historic gold medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. — January 11, 2025