HOCKEY

By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ · October 13, 2025 Promises of Revival — But Reality on the Ground Paints a Different Picture The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) is seeking RM3 million to strengthen grassroots hockey, open new centres under the National Hockey Development Programme (NHDP), and bring the game back to schools — particularly in Sabah, Sarawak, and rural Malaysia . It’s a noble intention, and MHC president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal deserves credit for pushing the idea. How we wish we had more leaders like him and also Dato Munjit Abdullah. The driving forces to seek more funds, plans and design the future for the nation in Field Hockey. But while the proposal sounds visionary, the state of development and facilities nationwide tells a harsher truth . At the ground level — the real battlefield of Malaysian hockey — the story is not one of growth, but of decay. Negeri Sembilan — Once a Powerhouse, Now a House of Shame Negeri Sembilan, a state that once produced Olympia...

By Amarjeet Singh @ AJ · October 13, 2025 From Embarrassment to Encouragement Just 24 hours after a humiliating 7–2 thrashing by Pakistan , Malaysia’s junior hockey team walked back onto the pitch at Taman Daya Stadium — and showed something that was missing the night before: belief . Against tournament heavyweights Australia , Malaysia battled to a 1–1 draw, with Azimuddin Shakir Kamaruddin converting a 13th-minute penalty corner to give Malaysia the lead. For much of the game, they held their nerve and shape before Australia’s Ian Grobbelaar equalised late in the 47th minute from a penalty corner. It wasn’t a perfect performance — but it was a statement of resilience . A game that showed lessons had been learned in less than 24 hours. What Changed From Day 1 to Day 2? 1️⃣ Tactical Discipline In the first match, Malaysia’s defensive structure collapsed repeatedly. This time, the team kept compact, disciplined lines, and made smarter transitions. The midfield tracked back...