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[Saba Sports News] In July last year, Malaysian star Wong Choong Hann, who previously served as the director of the national singles coaching team, was appointed as the men’s singles coach for the Hong Kong team, taking over from another Malaysian veteran, Wong Tat Meng. At that time, the contract was set to last until August 2024, after the Paris Olympics. Since joining the Hong Kong team, the 2003 World Championship silver medalist has played a key role, helping Hong Kong men’s singles representatives Lee Cheuk Yiu and Ng Ka Long Angus achieve new career-high world rankings. Additionally, Wong Choong Hann has also taken on the role of on-court coach for doubles players, and his coaching abilities have been recognized by the media and fans. The Hong Kong Sports Authority has decided to retain Wong Choong Hann and promote him to the position of head coach of the Hong Kong badminton team. In fact, as early as early September, the Secretary-General of the Malaysian Badminton Association revealed that a Malaysian coach would take on the head coach position for an Asian team. It seems that this coach is indeed Wong Choong Hann. Fans believe that under Wong’s leadership, Hong Kong team players will win Olympic medals in the future.