BAM may send Tze Yong overseas for surgery
KUALA LUMPUR: The BA of Malaysia (BAM) has not ruled out the possibility of Ng Tze Yong undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery abroad.
BAM secretary general Datuk Kenny Goh said that all options, including surgery abroad for the shuttler, are being considered.
Tze Yong, who came back from a 14-month layoff after two back surgeries in April, ruptured his right ACL during the first round of the Malaysia Masters against Hong Kong's Angus Ng last month.
"We are looking at all options and a surgery for Tze Young overseas is one of them," said Kenny.
"We haven't confirmed, but we want Tze Yong to undergo an operation as soon as possible."
The latest setback has left a big question mark over Tze Yong's career as the dreaded ACL injury has ended the careers of many top athletes.
National singles coaching director Kenneth Jonassen said: "I can't comment much as we are in the process of making it all happen. Once we have the details, we will be able to share more in due course."
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