So you lack Scrotal Gumption to take me on?

Patience is a virtue that I never had, I admit to that. But when push comes to shove, then I will hit back as I fear no one but God. But the last five years or so, ever since I had medical issues, I have learnt to do one thing – that is not to take things lying down. I write bitter truths that many...

Hockey: Seniors need not wait to be dropped

The writing is on the wall for the seniors in the national Hockey team. While the national coach singled out keeper S. Kumar who is nearly 40 for the chop, several others are also likely to be in the same scenario. From a look at their ages, players in the likes of Tg Ahmad Tajuddin Tg Jalil. Shukri...

Ashman Academy: what’s going on?

In 2012 the late HRH Sultan Azlan Shah officiated the opening ceremony of what was to be known as the Raja Ashman – AHF-MHC Academy in Ipoh. The Perak State Government had generously provided a building adjacent to the Sultan Azlan Shah Stadium towards housing this Academy. The purpose of setting up...

MHL: Leaking pipes and hose brigade

The Tun Razak Stadium is leaking all over. And major repairs need to be undertaken to restore the first hockey stadium in the country. Built for the 1982 Junior World Cup, the grand old lady has played host to numerous domestic and international tournaments. When photos of officials watering the pitch with...

It’s your call Dharma

Should K. Dharmaraj wait or go elsewhere? That seems to be the pertinent question amongst the Hockey circles of late. Dharma was the Women’s Head coach, appointed during the tenure of Dato Ow Soon Kooi as Coaching Committee Chairman, despite strong opposition. But Ow persisted. The rest is history as Dharma...