Former national coach Dr Ishwar Angadi is being sought by the Kabaddi Association of Kuala Lumpur (KAKL) to fine tune the Federal Territory SUKMA kabaddi team.
With winning both the gold medals at stake firmly in mind, KAKL hopes that Dr Ishwar's expertise would give the side the golden edge.
KAKL president S.T. Arasu said that he had already discussed the matter with Dr Ishwar.
"Ishwar is more than happy to assist the team. However, there is still the matter of getting the necessary paperwork to be done," said Arasu.
Dr Ishwar is attached with the Sports Authority of India (SAI). He coached the Malaysian side to the Busan Asian Games as well as the Asian Championships in 2003.
He is a close personal friend of the KAKL president. Arasu was the team manager to the Busan Asian Games and was personally responsible in hiring Dr Ishwar to coach in Malaysia.
Both of them were also responsible in rewriting the kabaddi rules, currently being used at the world level. The duo also worked hand-in-hand to come out with the Level One Coaching Manual.
"I will discuss the matter further with the SAI regional director Mr Ranawat. The director has always been helpful in the past and I do not see any major problems in getting Ishwar released from his duties to coach the SUKMA team," said Arasu.
If everything goes as planned, Ishwar would arrive here in mid May to handle the team.
The states chief coach R. Balamurugan has worked before with Dr Ishwar, both as a player and as an assistant coach.
"We believe that Ishwar's presence here would be a great boost to the state team. The players would certainly gain a lot from him," said Arasu.
He added, although Dr Ishwar's release may take a month or so to cement, his name has been submitted to the Majlis Sukan Wilayah Persekutuan to be registered as a coach of the team.
GOOD start, National body not to the standard but state level arranging professional couch to be proud. Double gold to be confirm with this golden start in coming sukma 2010 Melaka.All the best for KAKL
ReplyDeleteGood start indeed, but the thing is that players representing a state should be from the state itself.But you're Kuala Lumpur team consists 100% other state players.Not even one could be said to be from Wilayah Persetuan KL.
ReplyDeleteIt is amazing how people can make comments about the FT kabaddi team, when the players list have yet to be announced.
ReplyDeleteWonder why no comment was made by 8FC when Perlis fielded a team from Kampar as the Perlis state team at the Traditional Sports Carnival in Ipoh last year. And when the conveniently withdrew their team from the national under-19 championships when their deceit was uncovered.
Or when the Kedah kabaddi president calls up Klang valley based clubs to secure the services of players from other states.
8FC please read the SUKMA rules and understand them before making unwarranted.
He he he .................... This what people call aapuu......... 8FC Arasu thinking,people don't know he is the one writing all this bullshit.Kick out from foot ball, know in kabaddi......... Let's think of kabaddi players,official problem look into later.... Busy in preparing sukma 2010, International city championship,Tour to india and participate in few championship,Tecnical official course and more on............
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