Kuala lumpur: Mixed Doubles Head Coach Nova Widianto will conclude his stint with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) at the end of July as he returns to Indonesia after more than three years with the national team.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, BAM expressed its appreciation to Nova for his dedication and professionalism, describing his contribution to the development of the national mixed doubles programme as significant. In a statement, BAM president Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz highlighted the achievement during Nova's tenure at the 2025 Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships, when Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei became Malaysia's first-ever mixed doubles world champions.

"Coach Nova has served Malaysian badminton with dedication and professionalism, and his contribution to the development of our mixed doubles programme has been significant. On behalf of BAM, I thank Coach Nova for his service and wish him and his family every success and happiness as they begin their next chapter in Indonesia," he stated.

In response, Nova expressed gratitude to BAM for the opportunity to be part of the Malaysian badminton family. He also thanked the players, fellow coaches, and support staff for their support throughout his tenure with the national team. "I would like to thank BAM for giving me the opportunity to be part of the Malaysian badminton family. It has been a privilege to work with the players, coaches and support staff, and I am grateful for the support I have received throughout my time in Malaysia. I wish everyone at BAM continued success in the future," Nova said.

For the record, Nova joined BAM as the national mixed doubles head coach in January 2023.