Ireland’s head coach and former Malaysian shuttler Iskandar confirms BAM approach, but future remains uncertain

Former Malaysian badminton player Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin, currently Ireland's singles head coach, has confirmed being approached by the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) for a coaching role. While he hasn't disclosed the specific position, Zulkarnain acknowledged the contact but emphasized his existing contract with Ireland until 2028. He expressed the need to consider his goals, including the development of Irish shuttler Nhat Nguyen, and discuss the potential move with his family in Ireland.