Below are some condolences messages received on the sad demise in f the much loved Michael Yan.
“ A great loss to hockey and my deepest condolences to his family.”
( Dato K. Rajagobal – Former National Football coach)
“ When I played my first MHL for MPS , which also was the first ever MHL in Malaysia, Michael Yan was Coach cum player .He was a respected figure among the youngsters like me at that time”
( K. Dharmaraj – National Women Hockey Coach)
“ May Mike’s soul rest in peace. Great sportsman and a wonderful human being. He personified all the values that we hope sports will teach. A fine example for us all.”
( MP Haridass – Former National women’s coach )
“ A gentleman and a great Hockey enthusiast. Served the state with distinction and honour.”
( K. Maheswari – Former NS and National Captain)
“ A great loss to me personally as we were close. He was one gem of a person.”
( R. Ramakrishnan – 1975 World Cup)
“ Malaysia has lost a legend”.
( Satish Kumar – Kedah HA Deputy President and Former International).
“ A great player and a fine individual who gave his life to the sport. Truly a remarkable individual and will be missed.”
( Dato Ow Soon Kooi – Former National Captain)
May his soul rest in peace .
( Lam Sau Fong – Former Nat Women Captain).
“ Will miss Michael Yan very much , a fine gentlemen he was.”
( B. Sathianathan – Former national and current Selangor coach)
“ A wonderful character who was always dedicated to Hockey.”
( Mustapha Kamil Mohamad – Former Director Yayasan NS)
“ Ayoh ya lah..sad..Good man n v.good player..Good friend too altho rivals always”
( Tharma – Former Selangor player)
“ Sad to hear , a great gentleman and a true sportsman. Will be sadly missed by the Hockey fraternity for his devoted dedication towards the game both state and national. An unsung Hero”
( Dato Alex Soosay – Former AFC Secretary General)
“ The passing of a great athlete. May God bless his soul and RIP “
( Col Wong Ah Jit – Former SRAM Executive Director)
“ Sorry to hear the sad news. My deepest condolences to the family.”
( Dato Sieh Kok Chi – Former Hon Secretary OCM)
This will be updated when I receive more messages