Haikal Reaffirms Loyalty to the National Camp
Haikal denies the rumors of his BAM exit as he refocuses on his new partnership for the Thailand Open. The 24-year-old men’s doubles specialist addressed recent speculation regarding his professional future at the Academy badminton Malaysia. He confirmed that no resignation letter was ever submitted to the national body. SmashNews reports that the shuttler remains entirely committed to the official training program. Malaysia Badminton News confirms that Haikal intends to honor his current contract while chasing continental success.
The national squad commitment from Haikal comes at a crucial time for the doubles department. Head coach Herry Iman Pierngadi dismissed the rumors of Haikal turning independent as entirely false. Current regulations impose massive compensation fees for any player leaving the association prematurely. By staying, Haikal avoids potential suspensions and preserves his standing in the BWF rankings. Smashnews understands that the coaching staff has already designed a specific tactical roadmap for his new pairing.
New Partnership and Thailand Open Goals
With the air cleared, Haikal now shifts his total concentration toward his debut with Bryan Jeremy Goonting. This tactical reset follows a mutual decision to split with former partner Choong Hon Jian. Haikal acknowledges that building a new doubles partnership requires intense physical and mental discipline. He seeks to replicate the success that previously took him to the top 30 in the world.
Every training session now centers on the upcoming Thailand Open 2026. Haikal aims to demonstrate his athletic performance through high-speed net play and defensive resilience. The national team views this partnership as a fresh opportunity to dominate the Southeast Asian circuit. Coaches expect a high-intensity transition as the p