THE BA of Malaysia (BAM) have taken proactive steps to ensure the national shuttlers are in good form before the Tokyo Olympics in July.
BAM coaching director Wong Choong Hann is working closely with the National Sports Council (NSC) and the National Sports Institute (NSI) to come up with a centralised training plan.
It will then be presented to the BAM management and council for further action.
Choong Hann said it is crucial to get the execution timeline right following the cancellation of both the Malaysia and Singapore Opens.
"The centralised training camp has always been in the pipeline, but with the Singapore Open now cancelled, we have to make minor adjustments to our plans and programme.
"I can't reveal much at the moment, but what I can say is we are preparing our players not just physically but mentally as well.
"Part of the programme will involve a short break for the players. This is to help them psychologically," Choong Hann yesterday.
Given the current Covid-19 situation, Choong Hann added that training intensity prior to the Olympics would be based on the needs of each player.
As for independent players, Choong said he is up to discuss what works best for everybody.
"We have already extended our invitation to the professional players to join our centralised training in July, but I also understand that they may already have their own programmes.
"We are not here to force anybody. Our (BAM) doors are not shut, and we are open to discuss what works best for everybody," added Choong Hann.
Lee Zii Jia (men's singles), Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik (men's doubles), Soniia Cheah (women's singles), Chow Mei Kuan-Lee Meng Yean (women's doubles) and Chan Peng Soon-Goh Liu Ying (mixed doubles) are those who have virtually qualified for the Olympics.