Solutions Urgent for Strained Kevin-Herry Relationship
Friction in the relationship between athletes and their coach is common in the sports world, and the Kevin-Herry case must be handled proportionally to for immediate resolution.
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Indonesian badminton men's doubles coach, Herry Iman Pierngadi (center) gives instructions to the pair Kevin Sanjaya Sukamuljo/Marcus Fernaldi Gideon during the semi-final break for the 2018 Asian Games individual category at Istora Senayan, Jakarta, Monday (27/8/2018).
JAKARTA, KOMPAS — The fractured relationship between men's doubles badminton star Kevin Sanjaya and coach Herry Iman Pierngadi must be repaired soon to avoid distractions at the badminton national training center. Friction in the relationship between athletes and their coach is common in the sports world, and the Kevin-Herry case must be handled proportionally to for immediate resolution, especially since the disharmony has become public.
“When it is known among the public, the problem can spread to [involve] those who don't like Herry or Kevin. If the problem is allowed to drag on, it could have a negative impact on the performances of both Herry and Kevin," sports observer Fritz E. Simandjuntak said on Tuesday (27/9/2022), when contacted from Jakarta.