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10-10-2003, 01:00 PM
South Africa's Frost is a Man of Secrets
Daily Trust (Abuja)
October 10, 2003
South Africa's Badminton Coach Morton Frost yesterday in Abuja proved that he was a man of secrets, when he declined to respond to questions from a Nigerian journalist.
Frost, who initially agreed to answer questions, turned 360 degrees, saying: "No comments, it's my secret" to all questions.
The former world badminton champion refused to disclose his impressions about the level of officiating, even though he was noticed raising objections at some of the decisions taken by umpires during matches.
On how the game of badminton could be improved in Africa, Frost said: "we are doing something in South Africa."
Asked what exactly South Africa was doing to improve the game, he said: "It is my secret."
Frost's presence at the 8th All Africa Games (AAG) has been of concern to other coaches, who see him as the best in Africa and an obstacle on their way to winning medals.
Frost, an English man, is known to have built a formidable badminton team for South Africa that has continued to scare players from other African nations.
His impact has been felt at the Aguiyi Ironsi cantonment, where South Africa robbed Nigeria of what would have been its first gold medal in badminton's team event.
So far the country has one player in the males singles, two players in the ladies singles, two pairs of players in the ladies' doubles semi finals, one slot in mens' doubles and at least two slots in mixed doubles quarter finals.
Frost's coaching exploits has set South Africa for many medals in badminton and indications are that the former apartheid colony would surge higher to win more laurels in the game.
Daily Trust (Abuja)
October 10, 2003
South Africa's Badminton Coach Morton Frost yesterday in Abuja proved that he was a man of secrets, when he declined to respond to questions from a Nigerian journalist.
Frost, who initially agreed to answer questions, turned 360 degrees, saying: "No comments, it's my secret" to all questions.
The former world badminton champion refused to disclose his impressions about the level of officiating, even though he was noticed raising objections at some of the decisions taken by umpires during matches.
On how the game of badminton could be improved in Africa, Frost said: "we are doing something in South Africa."
Asked what exactly South Africa was doing to improve the game, he said: "It is my secret."
Frost's presence at the 8th All Africa Games (AAG) has been of concern to other coaches, who see him as the best in Africa and an obstacle on their way to winning medals.
Frost, an English man, is known to have built a formidable badminton team for South Africa that has continued to scare players from other African nations.
His impact has been felt at the Aguiyi Ironsi cantonment, where South Africa robbed Nigeria of what would have been its first gold medal in badminton's team event.
So far the country has one player in the males singles, two players in the ladies singles, two pairs of players in the ladies' doubles semi finals, one slot in mens' doubles and at least two slots in mixed doubles quarter finals.
Frost's coaching exploits has set South Africa for many medals in badminton and indications are that the former apartheid colony would surge higher to win more laurels in the game.