Wan Lizozman vows new chapter for SBA

Wan Lizozman (second left, seated) flanked by Ting (second right) and Wan Khalik (left) with the new SBA office-bearers.
KUCHING (June 13): Dato Sri Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar has been elected as the president of the Sarawak Badminton Association (SBA) yesterday.
He won the post unopposed during the state badminton ruling body's Annual General Meeting (AGM) here.
In his inaugural address, Wan Lizozman expressed heartfelt gratitude to all affiliated associations for their trust and confidence, pledging to lead SBA with humility, transparency and strategic focus.
Being elected unopposed, he described the honour as a profound responsibility and called for continued unity among affiliates to drive SBA forward.
Also elected unopposed was Ting Wei Ping as deputy president.
In the spirit of continuity and inclusiveness, the new president reaffirmed that all affiliates presidents will automatically serve as SBA vice presidents, ensuring broad representation from across Sarawak.
Wan Lizozman also conveyed his sincere appreciation to former president Tan Sri Datuk Amar Abdul Aziz Husain for his dedicated leadership and contributions to SBA over the years.
He acknowledged Abdul Aziz's role in laying the strong foundation on which SBA now stands.
Wan Lizozman also announced the appointments of Datuk Dr Wan Khalik Wan Muhammad as the secretary and Jonathan Kho as the treasurer.
Both bring significant experience and will play central roles in implementing SBA's renewed strategic direction.
Notably, Wan Khalik's appointment also ensures Sarawak's direct representation at the national level as he will automatically serve as a member of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) High Council.
This is a significant step forward for SBA in strengthening its voice and involvement in shaping national badminton policies.
Acknowledging the recent challenges faced by SBA including the temporary suspension of the association, Wan Lizozman emphasised the urgent need to rebuild and restore public confidence.
'It's time to restore SBA's image and strengthen trust among all stakeholders – from grassroots athletes and coaches to state leadership and corporate partners.
'We will uphold transparency, professionalism and progress moving forward,' he said.
Looking ahead, the president outlined his intention to form key working committees covering development, technical and tournaments, commercial and other relevant areas to support SBA's strategic priorities.
These committees will be formalised at the upcoming council meeting.
On Sukma Selangor 2026, Wan Lizozman also shared his commitment to ensuring that Sarawak's badminton team is well-prepared and competitive.
He emphasised the importance of structured development, athlete support and high-performance training to build on the momentum achieved in previous games.
Wan Lizozman proudly highlighted that for the first time in history, Sarawak clinched its first-ever Sukma gold medal in badminton during the Sukma 2024 edition, through the outstanding performance of its women's singles player.
This historic win serves as a powerful motivation for SBA to elevate the state's performance further at the national level.
In his closing remarks, Wan Lizozman emphasised the shared mission to elevate Sarawak badminton — from grassroots development and coaching excellence to producing national-level athletes who can shine on the international stage.
'With unity, focus, and professionalism, I believe we can build a stronger future for badminton in Sarawak,' he said.
The AGM was attended by all affiliate badminton associations from across Sarawak and marks the start of a new chapter for SBA. badminton Dr Wan Lizozman Wan Omar Sarawak Badminton Association

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