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The Star
03-06-2025
- General
- The Star
Speedy Tigers toughen up to push for honours at Nations Cup
Selangor men's hockey team in semifinals of MHC Hockey 5s.-KAMARUL ARIFFIN/ TheStar PETALING JAYA: The Speedy Tigers are setting a clear goal ahead of the FIH Nations Cup, which will be held from June 15-21 in Kuala Lumpur. They want to reach the semi-finals and then go all out. Having finished fourth in South Africa in 2022 and seventh in Gniezmo, Poland, last year, coach Sarjit Singh believes this time, with a stronger, more battle-hardened squad, the team are ready to make a serious push for honours. "We are going with 20 players, and we've built well this past year with 17 matches in 2024 and 11 already this year," said Sarjit. "The team are improving, especially after the tours in Australia and South Korea. It's fair to say we must qualify for the semi-finals. That's the minimum." The coach is counting on his forwards - Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal, Shello Silverius, Norsyafiq Sumantri, Muhajir Abdu Rauf and Akhimullah Anuar Esook - to convert more chances, especially from field goals, and has identified the need for additional penalty corner flickers to improve scoring efficiency. "Our forwards are creating chances, but we need to take more when it comes to penalty corners - 50 percent conversion would help us a lot. Syed (Syed Mohd Syafiq Syed Cholan) is one of our top penalty corner takers. If he performs, I hope he can break into the top four," he said. "We have scored 16 goals, 11 from field and five from penalty corners. We have to do better when it comes to defending penalty corners. In South Korea, we conceded 25 penalty corners, letting in five. We've to stop that." Malaysia's first game in the Nations Cup will be against Pakistan at the National Hockey Stadium on June 15, and Sarjit knows Malaysia have not had the best of results against them in recent years. "We drew 4-4 in the last Nations Cup and lost 4-5 to them in the Azlan Shah Cup. They have quality players like Abdul Rana, Hannan Shahid, and penalty corner flicker Sufyan Khan. They have come back stronger. We have to check these players closely." Sarjit also highlighted that teams like New Zealand, France, and South Africa bring Pro League-level intensity to the competition. "These are quality sides, and the matches will be tough. But with coaches like Sohail (Abbas) helping our keepers and us studying the opponent flickers via video, we're preparing well." NATIONS CUP SQUAD Goalkeepers: Hafizuddin Othman and Rafaizul Mohd Saini. Defenders: Marhan Jalil (captain), Syed Mohd Syafiq Syed Cholan, Faiz Helmi Jali, Amirul Hamizan Azahar, Faris Harizan, Andywalfian Jeffrynus, Arif Syafie Ishak and Syarmann Mat Tee. Midfielders: Fitri Saari, Nik Mohd Aiman Nik Rozemi, Shafiq Hassan, Mughni Mohd Kamal and Alfarico Lance Liau Jr. Strikers: Shello Silverius, Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal, Norsyafiq Sumantri, Muhajir Abdu Rauf and Akhimullah Anuar Esook.
India.com
27-04-2025
- Business
- India.com
Pakistan not invited for Sultan Azlan Shah hockey cup by Malaysia due to...
Malaysian Hockey Federation has not extended invitation to Pakistan for Azlan Shah Cup. New Delhi: Due to outstanding payments of $10,349 owed by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) to the Johar Hockey Association, Malaysia has not invited Pakistan to participate in this year's Azlan Shah Cup. The Johar Association has formally notified the PHF of this debt, which covers expenses incurred during a team visit to Malaysia in October 2023. The Pakistan hockey team, accompanied by PHF officials and their families, traveled to Malaysia to participate in the Johar Hockey Cup. 'While the team's stay and expenses were to be borne by the organisers, the PHF officials which included the former President were told clearly they would have to clear all expenses themselves. These officials also stayed at the same luxury hotel where the teams were staying,' said the source. The Johar association has raised concerns with the Malaysian federation regarding outstanding dues, and has warned of further action with the FIH if the payments remain unsettled. 'The current PHF President and his team are in a fix because the federation is already cash strapped and they were not aware of these expenses by former PHF officials,' the source said. The Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament will take place in Ipoh from November 22nd to 29th.
NDTV
25-04-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Pakistan Not Invited For Sultan Azlan Shah Hockey Cup By Malaysia. Reason Is...
The Malaysian Hockey Federation has not extended invitation to Pakistan for the annual Azlan Shah Cup in the wake of non-payment of dues to the tune of USD 10,349 to the Johar Hockey Association. A source in the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said the Johar Association has sent a stern official letter to the PHF regrading the dues it needs to pay for the accommodation, travel and other expenses of PHF officials and their families who went to Malaysia with the team in October 2023. The Pakistan team had gone to Malaysia to play in the Johar hockey cup and the PHF officials including their families also accompanied the team. "While the team's stay and expenses were to be borne by the organisers, the PHF officials which included the former President were told clearly they would have to clear all expenses themselves. These officials also stayed at the same luxury hotel where the teams were staying," said the source. The Johar association has already taken up the issue with the Malaysian federation and has threatened to take the matter to the FIH if dues are not cleared. "The current PHF President and his team are in a fix because the federation is already cash strapped and they were not aware of these expenses by former PHF officials," the source said. Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is scheduled to be held in Ipoh from November 22-29.
Hindustan Times
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Pakistan not invited for Azlan Shah Cup due to non-clearance of payment for 2023 tour
The Malaysian Hockey Federation has not extended invitation to Pakistan for the annual Azlan Shah Cup in the wake of non-payment of dues to the tune of USD 10,349 to the Johar Hockey Association. A source in the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) said the Johar Association has sent a stern official letter to the PHF regrading the dues it needs to pay for the accommodation, travel and other expenses of PHF officials and their families who went to Malaysia with the team in October 2023. The Pakistan team had gone to Malaysia to play in the Johar hockey cup and the PHF officials including their families also accompanied the team. "While the team's stay and expenses were to be borne by the organisers, the PHF officials which included the former President were told clearly they would have to clear all expenses themselves. These officials also stayed at the same luxury hotel where the teams were staying," said the source. The Johar association has already taken up the issue with the Malaysian federation and has threatened to take the matter to the FIH if dues are not cleared. "The current PHF President and his team are in a fix because the federation is already cash strapped and they were not aware of these expenses by former PHF officials," the source said. Sultan Azlan Shah Cup is scheduled to be held in Ipoh from November 22-29.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Pakistan not invited for Sultan Azlan Shah Cup over unpaid dues'
The Malaysian Hockey Federation has decided to withhold Pakistan's invitation to the prestigious Sultan Azlan Shah Cup due to unpaid dues amounting to USD 10,349, a source told PTI on Thursday. The Azlan Shah Cup is scheduled in Ipoh from November 22 to 29. The payment is owed to the Johar Hockey Association for accommodation, travel, and additional expenses incurred by Pakistan Hockey Federation ( PHF ) officials and their families during a visit to Malaysia in October 2023 for the Johar Hockey Cup . Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "While the team's stay and expenses were to be borne by the organisers, the PHF officials — including the former President — were told clearly they would have to clear all expenses themselves. These officials also stayed at the same luxury hotel where the teams were staying," the source said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo Who's that IPL player? The Johar association has since lodged a formal complaint with the Malaysian Hockey Federation and warned it may escalate the matter to the FIH if the payment remains unresolved. "The current PHF President and his team are in a fix because the federation is already cash-strapped and they were not aware of these expenses by former PHF officials," the source added.
