AMD: Is this professional administration?
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Hockey: Seniors need not wait ...
Posted on Jan 24, 2020The 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...
Ashman Academy: what’s going o...
Posted on Jan 24, 2020In 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...
MHL: Leaking pipes and hose br...
Posted on Jan 24, 2020The 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...
It’s your call Dharma
Posted on Jan 24, 2020Should 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...
Nat Juniors; Wallace accepts c...
Posted on Jan 22, 2020Wallace Tan was surprised to be considered for the national juniors chief coach position, But the Melaka born said he was ready to shoulder the task of negotiating the team part the qualifiers this June. The Asia Junior Cup is scheduled from June 4-12 in Dhaka,...
VM Chandran – A man who ...
Posted on Jan 21, 2020He was a person who never sought any limelight despite doing so much. More often then not he always sat with the spectators whenever he watched a match at the stadium. He was never afraid however to state his mind, always willing to pen his thoughts, on issues,...
Reality Check Part 2 : What ca...
Posted on Jan 20, 2020Following my article of what RM100 could buy me these days, I was reminded on an event where I had provided my services and was promised payment of RM6,000 However it’s been more then 18 months since the event was completed and the middle man reportedly collected...
Reality check: What can one do...
Posted on Jan 20, 2020I am writing this is someone I helped ended up paying me RM100 for my services. Suffice to say the money was sent back. However since I was paid RM100, I tried hard to look at what one could buy with RM100. 1. A three month subscription for newspaper which really only...
Football: Brace for the Moneyl...
Posted on Jan 20, 2020So the M League will commence on February 28. But it is a faceless league really. Almost a month before the 2020 season kicks off, all is not well for what is deemed the number 1 sport in the country.. There are several trophies – Super League. Premier League,...
Hockey: More condolences pour ...
Posted on Jan 19, 2020There was an endless stream of messages of condolences for the family of the late NS and Malaysian Hockey maestro Michael Yan Wai Pin. Read on the tributes from FAM President, Journalists, Hockey Officials. “ I may have not known him personally, I heard so much of the...
Hockey: Messages of Condolence...
Posted on Jan 19, 2020Below 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...
Mike Yan, the maestro of NS an...
Posted on Jan 18, 2020Micheal Yan Wai Pin, the midfield maestro of both Negeri Sembilan and Malaysian Hockey has departed to be with the Lord. He passed away today and his death was recorded as due to natural cause. He leaves behind his wife Foong Seow Ken and three boys, Jerome, Benjamin...
SEA Games Post Mortem: Gali Lu...
Posted on Jan 18, 2020Imagine a rape victim being asked to undergo a medical examination by her assailant. That is disgusting and unthinkable right. Now use the same argument when a post mortem is conducted in sports on the performance by those responsible for the participation of the...
M League Fixture : Bapa kencin...
Posted on Jan 17, 2020After years of running the competition, it is indeed baffling that the Malaysian Football League is unable to produce its fixtures for the year. When released two weeks ago, one would have noticed that the fixtures only cover a certain duration of the Super and...
Malaysian Football : Biar Papa...
Posted on Jan 16, 2020A league launched, with no title sponsor, no broadcast partner or any confirmed sponsors. That’s the state of the Malaysian Football League, the so called crown jewel of sports in the country. One thing remains consistent – having a launch, never mind the fact...
NSC DG: The Gang of 4 ought to...
Posted on Jan 16, 2020Many are somewhat confused on the roles, responsibility and duties of the National Sports Council Director General. Having been associated with NSC, during my two attachments with the body , from 1995-1998 and 2004-2005, I have known personally all the five Director...
Bolasepak milik rakyat, bukan ...
Posted on Jan 15, 2020When I broke the news of the possibility of Manchester United making a stop in Kuala Lumpur this July, I did not expect to win the Nobel or Pulitzer award. It was after all just a story based on information I gathered from several parties, both locally and...
Football: Man United to play i...
Posted on Jan 14, 2020Exclusive Highly informed sources have revealed that English giants Manchester United will be playing in Kuala Lumpur this July. It is learnt that the match , against mostly likely a M-League Selection will take place at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium. Though...
OCM , Can I advise you?
Posted on Jan 13, 2020A month has passed since the 2019 SEA Games flame was doused. And during this period much had been debated in the media in the poor outing at the SEA Games. There was much displeasure from the civil society and clarion calls for accountability and taking...
BJSS and RMC, Look at the fact...
Posted on Jan 6, 2020Initially when I was informed about the potential take over of the Bukit Jalil Sports School by the National Sports Council, I was under the impression that it was a partial take over. One that only involved the sporting aspects and not the academic interests of the...
BJSS takeover: Ramlan says not...
Posted on Jan 5, 2020Former National Sports Council Director General and National Sports Institute Chief Executive Officer is not supportive of a total take over of the Bukit Jalil Sports School. Rather Dato Dr. Ramlan Abdul Aziz feels that there should be an agreement of sorts between...
BJSS show that sports and acad...
Posted on Jan 5, 2020Though there have and will always be reservations with regards to mixing sports and academics, the Bukit Jalil Sports School has proven its worth. Ever since it’s existence in 1996, it had produced world beaters, winners of medals at the Olympics. Asian Games....
BJSS Takeover: Zolkples says i...
Posted on Jan 4, 2020The entire idea of the National Sports Council of taking over the Bukit Jalil Sports School does not make sense at all. In voicing his option when comments were sought for, former NSC Director General Dato Seri Zolkples Embong said that doing so would not benefit...
NSC taking over BJSS. Even for...
Posted on Jan 4, 2020Dato Wira Mazlan Ahmad is a name that is synonymous with Malaysian Sports. And when the former National Sports Director speaks, it is well received by those in the industry. Hence the views of Dato Mazlan were sought on the article regarding the possible take over of...
Is NSC planning to take over B...
Posted on Jan 4, 2020When I penned the article on the cessation of placing Badminton and Football players at the Bukit Jalil Sports School, many questions were asked. But what was more shocking was news that the National Sports Council’s desire to take over the Bukit Jalil Sports School....
FAM, OKS come to terms? Four e...
Posted on Jan 3, 2020It is reliably learnt that former U23 coach Dato Ong Kim Swee has met up with the Football Association of Malaysia to discuss and iron out terms with regards to his services with the national body. Informed sources within the national body revealed that Kim Swee had...
Football: Naturalised players,...
Posted on Jan 3, 2020As I was on the train back from KL this afternoon ( Friday) after trying to earn my piecemeal bread and water, a thought struck my mind. Reading the twitter , I noticed an old colleague commenting on the announcement update on future naturalised Malaysian footballers....
Badminton: A U Turn syndrome h...
Posted on Jan 3, 2020Is talking with a twisted tongue a norm of Malaysian Sports? Well one cannot be faulted for thinking in that manner after watching what transpired over the past 24 hours. And the issue is Badminton – a sport that promises loads but under delivers, year in and...
Hockey: Missing names raise ey...
Posted on Jan 1, 2020When a new competition committee and umpires committee was set up recently, the clarion call was that it will be different from the past. And by that one would have understood it to read , to be more fair, open, approachable, patient, transparent in running...
2020: I too have a dream. Okay...
Posted on Jan 1, 2020“I Have a Dream” is a public speech that was delivered by American civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom on August 28, 1963, in which he called for civil and economic rights and an end to racism in...
Hockey; Get your facts right A...
Posted on Dec 30, 2019Firing blanks seems to be the norm for some coaches in Hockey these days. Clearly when they cannot offer any substantial news worthy stuff, they spit venom at half truths and against the governing body without actually checking facts. Having gone through the stories...
Hockey: Revamping the domestic...
Posted on Dec 29, 2019Having posted the Asian Hockey calendar for the year 2020, many started messaging me to ask if I had a copy of the domestic Hockey calendar. Now this is something that I cannot pluck out from a straw hat as it’s those sitting in positions that rightfully ought to have...
Mr Milo Ping Loong calls it a ...
Posted on Dec 28, 2019He is a familiar face at most sporting events, especially those at junior levels. With his trademark smile and unassuming character, Ng Ping Loong was one of the most sought after individual when anyone wanted to organise a sports event. How often have each one of us...
Badminton players move to Kiar...
Posted on Dec 28, 2019Update on move to Kiara. The latest info that received is that the move of the Badminton players to the Akademi Badminton Malaysia has been put on hold, for a while at least. This was decided not by BAM but the Ministry of Education ( Sports Division). It seems that...
The Academy Concept, BAM move ...
Posted on Dec 28, 2019The shift begins. Come January 2020, the Bukit Jalil Sports School will no longer cater for Football and Badminton players in their new intake of sidebars. Instead the footballers will be based at the Akademi Mokhtar Dahari in Gambang run by the NSC under the National...
Football: Why fret over Selang...
Posted on Dec 27, 2019Much has been reported in the main stream media on the last few days on the issue of players from the Akademi Mokhtar Dahari signing up for Selangor. However everyone seems to avoid bringing up the issue in the failure of five players sitting for their SPM this year....
FIH Ranking System Explained (...
Posted on Dec 27, 2019Part 2 of understanding the new world ranking system better. If confused, read part 1 first as this in inter-related . Part 3 will mark the end of the question and answer session before a detailed look at events and their weight age and how points are awarded, a case...
Hockey: FIH Ranking System Exp...
Posted on Dec 25, 2019In six days time, the new ranking system of the International Hockey Federation will be introduced. Many are still bewildered as to how the ranking systems work, be it the old one or the one that takes effect on January 1, 2020. Over the next series of articles we...
Asian Hockey Calendar of Event...
Posted on Dec 25, 2019It will be a rather packed Hockey calendar for Asian teams in 2020. In the calandra for the year, endorsed by the Asian Hockey Federation Executive Board at its meeting in KL on December 24, the following events were confirmed. 6 April 2020 to 12 April :2020: Women’s...
MHL: When drawing up fixtures ...
Posted on Dec 25, 2019Following the release as of the fixtures for both the men and women of the 2020 season of the Malaysian Hockey League, there was bound to be many errors. Why? Simply because those who drew up the fixtures have no experience Nor do they look at the standard operating...
AMD: Is this professional admi...
Posted on Dec 24, 2019In the Malaysian education system, having a certificate af the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia is of paramount importance. Without such a certificate, there is no chance whatsoever for the individual, be it to pursue higher education of secure a job, especially in the civil...
MHL, utter confusion reigns
Posted on Dec 22, 2019The 2020 Malaysian Hockey League gets underway on January 10. And as expected, there are 8 men’s team and 6 women’s team in the one division competition. The only significant addition is Hockey Academy from KL in both men and women competitions. However their status...
Time for Athletes to speak up
Posted on Dec 21, 2019Perhaps it’s time for Malaysian Athletes to be as bold as this. Forget the argument that critics might put forward that it’s not our culture to question elders or authority, the time for good governance and transparency is vital if we are serious on nation building....
OCM Awards Night: A PR disaste...
Posted on Dec 20, 2019One of the first things that several individuals messaged me this morning was with regards to the Olympic Council of Malaysia annual Olympian of the year awards. Not to know who won, but mostly to ask how was it that the nations highest sporting award was not carried...
Hockey: The scramble for coach...
Posted on Dec 19, 2019Just how many teams are there in the upcoming Malaysian Hockey League? The answer will only be known for certain this Saturday when the managers meeting is held. Earlier there were indications that there was to be 8 men’s and 6 women’s teams. Somehow that got turned...
Losing Jobs, When reality stri...
Posted on Dec 19, 2019So the terminator has struck again! With one swipe several individuals find themselves not have a merry Xmas after all. They have now to look for alternatives to put good on the table, be it for themselves or their aged parents or siblings. Then they have to worry...
Saddiq just loves to talk, wit...
Posted on Dec 17, 20194386759005355547 Since the Sports Minister Syed Saddiq is looking at sending out show cause letters to National Sports Associations that failed to achieve their gold medal target at the recent SEA Games in Manila, perhaps he should also send one to his NSC Director...
MFL: Funding 2020 doubtful, 20...
Posted on Dec 16, 2019This was a crucial announcement that most main stream media failed to pick up. The joint MFL and FAM President, the flamboyant, swashbuckling and charming ( only to the eyes of his cronies) had stated that from 2021 the MFL will only pay out yearly grants based on the...
Hockey: Resting coaches on eve...
Posted on Dec 15, 2019While many are shocked and surprised that all the Hockey coaches have seen their contracts not renewed, with the exception of Roelant Oltmans, frankly I was not one but surprised. It has become the norm and f our country to hold in high esteem foreign coaches or...
A revamp necessary for Malaysi...
Posted on Dec 15, 2019Jack of all trades, master of none. The aptly describes the sports scenario in our country as the National Sports Council has probably taken on more then it can chew. There needs to be a more honest and open policy from the government agency. Firstly the sports...
OCM should not try to hide fac...
Posted on Dec 14, 2019So the Olympic Council of Malaysia has now opted to compare the failure of other countries to achieve their targets to justify Malaysia’s failure to reach its 70 Gold medal target. And in doing so, it was stated that the other countries too faced similar issues that...
One needs to be politically co...
Posted on Dec 13, 2019It is only proper that I tender my heartfelt apologies to the players of the 1982 Asian Games Bronze Medal winning team. Despite deserving the honour to be inducted into the Olympic Council of Malaysia Hall of Fame. Since the introduction of the OCM Hall of Fame, this...
FIH introduce new world rankin...
Posted on Dec 13, 2019In May this year, this website after an exclusive interview with FIH President as well as CEO in Kuala Lumpur had revealed that the International Hockey Federation was in the midst of making changes to their ranking points system. Many at that time ignored the...
BAM, an exercise in futility i...
Posted on Dec 13, 2019Reading the papers this morning, one can be utterly dismayed at the manner in which the Badminton Association of Malaysia reacted to an open letter by former NSC Director General Dato Seri Zolkples Embong. All Zol , as he is normally addressed as, was merely stating...
OCM needs to put its foot down
Posted on Dec 13, 2019The National Sports Institute are dicing with a breach of corporate governance. And the Olympic Council of Malaysia Executive Board that meets this morning needs to determine if it is indeed an autonomous body, free of government and political interference. The Chief...
SEA Games: NSC DG on yellow ca...
Posted on Dec 12, 2019Former Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin feels that the disruption to the programs in place attributed towards the poor outing at the recent Manila SEA Games. And he is of the opinion that someone needs to take responsibility for the fiasco and changes made. In a no...
Former NSC Director General Le...
Posted on Dec 12, 2019This is a copy of a letter sent by former NSC Director General Dato Seri Zolkples Embong to Syed Sadiq, the Sports Minister. The letter is publish verbatim and not edited at all. SURAT TERBUKA UNTUK YB MENTERI BELIA DAN SUKAN. Saya jarang membuat kenyataan akhbar...
SEA Games Review: Former Podiu...
Posted on Dec 11, 2019We often read of unreasonable accusations against individuals in sports to get rid of them. One such person who underwent this was Tim Newenham, the former director of the Podium Program. After the failure at the 2018, a carefully orchestrated campaign was launched,...
SEA Games: Let’s have another ...
Posted on Dec 11, 2019Last year after the poor performance at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta/Palembang, two major events unfolded. The first was the sham of a “ post mortem” to dissect the objectives and performance of the Podium Project. This saw what was later deemed as a demon exorcise...
SEA Games: The Numbers Game, W...
Posted on Dec 11, 2019Fun Facts To Look At In wake of the poor performance in the 30th SEA Games which however will be defended at the high noon press conference to be held in Clark City be the Chef De Mission, his Deputy, NSC Director General and OCM Secretary General. With the OCM Board...
SEA Games: Time to walk the pl...
Posted on Dec 11, 2019So the SEA Games campaign ends with 55/56/57 golds, depending how you look at it. But it’s no where near 70 and that is what those responsible – Sports Minister Syed Sadiq, NSC Director Dato Ahmad Shapawi, NSC Director of Athletes Jeffry Ngadirin and OCM...
M League: The Catch 22 Situati...
Posted on Dec 10, 2019Disclaimer: This is written with whatever knowledge I have on TV deals since my time at FAM, MSL as well as in hockey. The figures may not be accurate as they are more of approximately given that I only follow Football on TV as was denied accreditation. What is...
Zam, the unsung hero of NS Hoc...
Posted on Dec 9, 2019Those in the Negri Sembilan Hockey fraternity will surely recall an individual named Mohd Zam Mohd Zain. The forner town planner of Seremban Municipal Council passes away after a battle with diabetes. He had during his tenure in Seremban served the NSHA as a Vice...
Loud, proud, strong…and ...
Posted on Dec 8, 2019Being principled and honest is something that makes one feel there is a purpose in life. But there is one institution that cannot just swallow that. No it’s not those affected ( as they are just made of dust as are you and me) but it’s the financial institutions. And...
MFL; More questions then answe...
Posted on Dec 6, 2019As the M League 2020 season is just round the corner, there have been many stories going around . While the Malaysian Football League has been non committal on the actual dates of the M- League, the talks in the corridor seems to imply that it will only start in late...
SEA Games : 70 seems to be a d...
Posted on Dec 6, 2019As of noon on December 6, the Malaysian contingent has raked in 24 gold medals. At the flag handing ceremony, the announcement by the Sports Minister Syed Sadiq was 70 gold medals. He proudly announced this figure was derived from the workshops held by NSC together...
SEA Games Football: OKS termin...
Posted on Dec 5, 2019Having served FAM since 2006, Dato Ong Kim Swee was unceremoniously dumped by the Football Association of Malaysia via a phone call before he could even fly back to Malaysia. But the soon to be 49 year old took the news calmly and made no fuss about it, well aware...
SEA Games Football: OKS termin...
Posted on Dec 5, 2019Having served FAM since 2006, Dato Ong Kim Swee was unceremoniously dumped by the Football Association of Malaysia via a phone call before he could even fly back to Malaysia. But the soon to be 49 year old took the news calmly and made no fuss about it, well aware...
As expected guns and knives ou...
Posted on Dec 5, 2019In 90 minutes, the reputation of a Football coach can be torn to shreds. To hell with the success he reaped, to hell with the fact that he turned youngsters into household names, to hell with the fact that he madd toms of sacrifices. That is the fate of Dato Ong Kim...
SEA Games Flights Blunder: At ...
Posted on Dec 4, 2019Looking at the flight schedule of the Malaysian contingent is like going through a maze. From information gathered through the Media Secretariat , many Athletes are being put on different flights, both going or returning home. While this to a certain extent can be...
MHL 2020: Only 8 in fray as 7 ...
Posted on Dec 3, 2019The knockout tournament preceding the Malaysian Hockey League has been – knocked out! Named after Tan Sri P. Alagendra, the competition was introduced four years ago as a curtain raiser for the start of the new season of MHL. In 2019, the tournament was still...
MFL Saga: Why Kevin left, Broa...
Posted on Dec 1, 2019So why did Kevin Ramalingam resign? It was a futile and lame attempt by the Malaysian Football League Board in their press statement that was the formal announcement, some 16 hours after this website ( its not a blog for heavens sake) revealed it. The statement stated...
SEA Games: The tale of the thu...
Posted on Dec 1, 2019Shooting the messenger, That’s what sports is all about these days. Instead of acknowledging the fact that there are issues with regards governance in sports, the Olympic Council of Malaysia rather looks at a way to find out the source of GHD leaks. Take for example...
Hamidin praises Royal Selangor...
Posted on Nov 30, 2019The Football Association of Malaysia is keen to provide assistance to private clubs that indulge in development programmes for Football. In making this stand, FAM President Dato Hamidin Mohd Amin lauded the efforts of such endeavours of clubs investing in development...
MFL CEO Resignation: Body to i...
Posted on Nov 30, 2019The Malaysian Football League will issue a press statement on the position of its Chief Executive Officer Kevin Ramalingam this afternoon. This website revealed last night that Kevin had tendered his resignation as CEO. Met at the launch of the Royal Selangor Club...
Football: Breaking Nees: Kevin...
Posted on Nov 29, 2019Three important things happened in Malaysian Football today, November 29. While we are all aware of the SEA Games defeats for both the Men’s ( 0-1 ) and Women (0-5) at the hands of Philippines, there is another schooling news. Malaysian Football League Chief Executive...
Mixed fortunes for Matador in ...
Posted on Nov 29, 2019It was a day of mixed fortunes for Matador Hockey Club in the second day of the FHE Cup in Perth. The privately funded development club won their first match against Western Australia Penguins but succumbed to a 0-2 defeat at the hands of fellow Malaysian team, Bukit...
Hockey: Winning start for Mata...
Posted on Nov 28, 2019Matador Hockey Club notched two wins in as many matches in the opening day of the FHE Cup held in Perth, Australia. Placed in Pool B, the self funded Hockey development club notched wins over Cirello Coaching Academy ( 3-0) and later punished BMR Coaching Academy 6-0....
OCM: Is the Sec Gen being phas...
Posted on Nov 27, 2019So what do we have here? Over the past two months one thing is becoming clearly significant at the Olympic Council of Malaysia Slowly but surely the power and responsibility of the “ elected” Secretary General Dato Mohamad Nazifuddin Najib is being usurped by the...
Bowling: Jinx haunts Natasha
Posted on Nov 23, 2019By Tony Mariadass Palembang The QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup women’s title jinx continued to haunt Malaysia, when Natasha Roslan lost in the semifinal to Australia’s Rebecca Whiting 176-199 this afternoon in Palembang....
SEA Games Football: Bring it o...
Posted on Nov 20, 2019With the withdrawal of Safawi Rashid from the national team, all eyes will now be on teenage sensation Luqman Hakim Shamsuddin. The youngster was looking forward to playing alongside Safawi and Muhammad Akhyar Abdul Rashid in the forthcoming SEA Games, assuming he was...
Safawi out of SEA Games
Posted on Nov 20, 2019In what can only be considered a devastating blow, ace striker Safawi Rasid will not be joining the SEA Games squad on the plane to Manila, This is due to the fact that he has played many matches and if not used sparingly, he could suffer a burnout. And this setback...
OCM: To whom is your allegianc...
Posted on Nov 20, 2019It was said that OCM needed a Chief Operating Officer to ensure a professionally run outfit. So will someone in OCM kindly explain this fiasco or blunder. Today at 10am, a sponsorship ceremony from one of OCM’s long serving sponsors BATA/POWER was held at OCM. And at...
Our greed in sports, it’s neve...
Posted on Nov 17, 2019Sitting on the train on a hot Sunday afternoon, a thought struck my mind. Remember the viral video clip of Mohamad Sabu when he joked on the situation that former Prime Minister Dato Seri Najib Razak had put himself him with regards to the 1MDB case. Well in case you...
An idiots guide to managing sp...
Posted on Nov 17, 2019This is written to provide insights to anyone who is parachuted into positions, without having to work his or her way up from district, club, state and onwards to national and international levels in any sports. No intention to marginalise or ridicule anyone but with...
Hockey: TNB clinch Matador Hoc...
Posted on Nov 16, 2019While the powers that be were busy jostling for positions in the National hockey body, a self sustaining club went around doing what they do best – developing hockey. Matador Hockey Club, a brain child of forner national skipper Sarjit Singh, organised its...
Hockey: India drop Azlan Shah ...
Posted on Nov 15, 2019Indian coach Graham Reid has confirmed that his team will not be participating in the 2020 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. A tweet from India’s Hockey writer Jaspreet Saini confirmed the fact after his interview with the coach. The men’s hockey calendar for 2020 on the...
Malaysian Hockey – The A...
Posted on Nov 15, 2019By VM Chandran Leon Brown said that ” In the end you deserve what you get. The amount of effort you put in determines your joy and happiness”. Looking at the background of Malaysian hockey and the manoeuvres that have taken place to keep out deserving...
When cliche statements bore yo...
Posted on Nov 15, 2019This is something for all to ponder! Each time we watch TV or read the newspaper, one will come across cliche remarks uttered by our officials and Athletes. And it’s really sickening to hear such remarks being passed day in and day out. Some of the most boring and...
Part 2 *MALAYSIAN HOCKEY AT CR...
Posted on Nov 14, 2019*“FOR HONOUR & PRIDE OF MALAYSIA”* By Maninderjit Singh (Mike) *PART 2: CONGRESS* The month of November 2019 is a crucial stage, as the Malaysian Men’s Hockey Team plays Great Britain for final slot to Tokyo 2020 Olympics on 2nd & 3rd Nov in London. On the 8th...
AHF Hockey 5’s in Malaysia Feb...
Posted on Nov 14, 2019An Asian Level Hockey 5’s event will be organised in Kuala Lumpur in February 2020. Catering for both boys and girls Under 16, the finer details of the first international event organised by the Asian Hockey Federation is currently being ironed out with the venue...
OCM Hall of Fame: Will the 198...
Posted on Nov 13, 2019They won the Asian Games Bronze Medal in 1982. The women’s hockey team delivered an unexpected bronze at the Shivaji Hockey Stadium New Delhi. It was no mean feat for the Malaysian women’s Hockey team to achieve. For far too long they were under the shadows of their...
Malaysia’s loss is Oman’s gain...
Posted on Nov 13, 2019He meant well for Malaysia. He tried his best to help elevate the quality of high performance sports in Malaysia. He was tough in making hard but necessary decisions for the betterment of athletes. He was honest, clean and trustworthy He had to knowledge, acumen and...
SEA Games: When are we flying ...
Posted on Nov 12, 2019When the Olympic Council of Malaysia wanted to hire a Chief Operating Officer, one of the reasons given was towards a more professional administration. Granted the COO has been office for slightly over a month, but no significant changes are to be seen. And from the...
Hockey 5’s, change in ranking ...
Posted on Nov 11, 2019Lausanne, Switzerland: The FIH Executive Board (EB), chaired by FIH President Dr. Narinder Dhruv Batra, held its last meeting of the year on 8-9 November at its offices in Lausanne, Switzerland, where it selected India to host the 2023 FIH Hockey Men’s World Cup...
Hockey: What Hockey will miss ...
Posted on Nov 10, 2019Will Hockey’s loss be badminton’s gain? That is how the scenario could develop following the “ ineligibility”issue surrounding the nomination of Air Asia Executive Chairman Dato Kamarudin Meranun for the position of president of the National Hockey body. The corporate...
Clocks ticking for MFL and Ham...
Posted on Nov 10, 2019Are there going to be heads rolling in the Malaysian Football League? Not the competition proper but the administrators of the MFL could well find some being asked to walk the plank. In barely 20 days, the month of November will come to an end. And it’s significant as...
MHL 2020 uncertainty on teams,...
Posted on Nov 9, 2019With the closing date of the Malaysian Hockey League was Friday, November 8 at 13 noon as stipulated by the national body in the calling for entry. So what are the numbers of teams for the tournament that is scheduled for January and February 2020? With no information...
Hockey World Cup: Spain/ Nethe...
Posted on Nov 8, 2019Although Malaysia were very confident of winning the bid to host the Women Hockey World Cup, the FIH Executive Board dealt them a double blow. For not only were they denied the women’s World Cup, but lost out the bid to host the Men’s World Cup as well....
Kok Chi on Hockey at Olympics
Posted on Nov 8, 2019 Malaysia’s Participation in Men’s Hockey of the Olympic Games Background Since its debut at the Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games, the Malaysia Men’s Hockey team has qualified and participated in the Olympic Games a total of 10 times out of 17 Olympic...
Hockey: Who Care’s
Posted on Nov 7, 2019A game on twists and turns on the field has now a case of twists and turns in the electoral process. From what was to be a normal electoral process for a sports body at national level, the fuss in Hockey could have been avoided if transparency, governance and...
Hockey: Mass Pullout by Candid...
Posted on Nov 6, 2019In a show of disgust and lack of transparency, several candidates that were nominated for positions in the forthcoming MHC Elections announced their withdrawal, What was to be a press conference to announce the manifesto of Air Asia chief Dato Kamarudin Meranun...
All eyes on two press conferen...
Posted on Nov 6, 2019Two press conferences are scheduled today, within a short distance of each other. At 3.00pm, a Press Conference by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation will be held at the National Hockey Stadium. And at 4.30pm, another press conference, hosted by Air Asia chief Dato...
A REVIEW OF THE 60 YEARS OF TH...
Posted on Nov 5, 2019By Dato Sieh Kok Chi In less than a month, the 30th edition of the SEA Games will be held in the Philippines. 2019 is also the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the SEA Games, then known as the SEAP Games in 1959. It is therefore opportune to review some of the...
SEA Games Flag Bearer: OCM los...
Posted on Nov 5, 2019In less then 30 days the 2019 Manila SEA Games will get underway. Malaysia has named a big contingent for the SEA Games and the selection process was so lax that it has become a SEA Games that everyone can participate in. Two issue here with regards to the SEA Games...
Aftermath of a disastrous fail...
Posted on Nov 5, 2019By; V M Chandran In London on the 2nd and 3rd of November, our hockey boys and officials had to put “their tails between their legs” and walk ashamed as they were thrashed 9-3 aggregate over 2 legs for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic hockey qualifiers. Sayonara!...
Hockey Olympics Exit: Who care...
Posted on Nov 5, 2019Why is it always that in failure in any sport, the first persons to be blamed are the coaches and players? This shifting the blame approach has been often used in Malaysian sports and once again tears its ugly head as the national Hockey team failed to qualify for the...
Olympics Failure : Making the ...
Posted on Nov 4, 2019Unable to sleep after watching yet another exit of our Hockey team from the Olympics, I told myself that while it was going to be painful for some to read this, the facts had to be laid bare. While some rant over the social media on the trials and tribulations or the...
Hockey: The Olympic wait conti...
Posted on Nov 4, 2019By S. Ramaguru in London Great Britain put paid to Malaysian hopes of making their first Olympics since Sydney 2000 with a comprehensive 9-3 aggregate win in the two leg Olympic Qualifiers at Lee Valley Stadium in London. After winning the first match 4-1 on Saturday,...
Hockey Olympic Qualifiers : GB...
Posted on Nov 3, 2019By S. Ramaguru In Lee Valley London Great Britain took a giant step towards Olympic Qualification by defeating Malaysia 4-1 at the Lee Valley Hockey Stadium in London. It was a comeback win for the home team who trailed for a large party of the match having gone down...
Football: Ticketing Scam never...
Posted on Nov 1, 2019The Malaysia Cup final is this Saturday. And the clamour for tickets started as soon as the final whistle went at the end of the second leg semi finals. No doubt Kedah and Johor have a tremendous fan base. Was this the factor that inclined MFL to capitalise and...
MALAYSIAN HOCKEY AT CROSSROAD:...
Posted on Oct 31, 2019*”FOR HONOUR & PRIDE OF MALAYSIA”* By Maninderjit Singh (Mike) The month of November 2019 is a crucial stage, as the Malaysian Men’s Hockey Team plays Great Britain for final slot to Tokyo 2020 Olympics on 2 & 3 in London. On the 8th November, FIH would...
Hockey: NS Hockey deserves a p...
Posted on Oct 31, 2019In 2015, I was accorded the honour of being the first inductee to the Hall of Fame of the Negeri Sembilan Hockey Association. My two other fellow inductees were the late Lawerence van Huizen and William Fidelis, whom I regard as the icons of NS Hockey. While paying...
Hockey: My faith in Olympic Qu...
Posted on Oct 30, 2019The countdown has began. On Saturday, we take our first step towards eradicating a record that we do not really need. Our absence from the Olympics. The burden of eradication this horrendous record lies on the shoulders of 18 players, our best from the 32 million...
Selangor Football transition b...
Posted on Oct 28, 2019Although Selangor were knocked out at the semi final stage of the Malaysia Cup, they have been quietly planning to be a force to reckon with in Malaysian Football in years to come. And towards that objective, it is reliably learnt that they have signed up as many as...
Getting to know who the Women ...
Posted on Oct 28, 2019A question by a state Hockey official, holding a key position for well over 18 years got me thinking. The question that this obviously illiterate on Hockey official asked was as follows; “ Who is this Lum Sau Fong.” That got me thinking, if a person that has held a...
Hockey: Ignoring home bred leg...
Posted on Oct 28, 2019Those running the Negri Sembilan Hockey Association and Penang State Hockey Association have no business running Hockey. For they have brought shame and disrepute to their respective states by nominating individuals that have never contributed towards that sport in...
Hockey: As predicted, everyone...
Posted on Oct 28, 2019As predicted by this website a week ago, the number of candidates vying for positions in the forthcoming Malaysia Hockey Confederation elections is mind blowing. When the initial list of candidates was first revealed by two states, there was a pattern –...
Hockey: Koshy exit raises eyeb...
Posted on Oct 27, 2019In a surprising move, George Koshy, the “ silent “ Deputy President of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation has exited as Chairman of its Competitions Committee Whatsapp group. And in thanking the members, in other words he stopped short of using the word resign . But...
Football: Will Malaysia Cup fi...
Posted on Oct 27, 2019Where will the Malaysia Cup final be held? Though it was earlier announced that Bukit Jalil will be the venue, some disturbing news is filtering down the corridors of power from the headquarters. It seems that there is some inking that enough pressure was exerted to...
Hockey Nominations, Let’s foll...
Posted on Oct 27, 2019Quid pro quo is a Latin phrase used in English to mean an exchange of goods or services, in which one transfer is contingent upon the other; “a favour for a favour”. Phrases with similar meanings include: “give and take”, “tit for...
Locked gates could one day occ...
Posted on Oct 26, 2019We often hear national sports bodies taking the stadium boards to task for poor management or provision of facilities at sporting venues. But much of the blame actually lies with the sports bodies itself. Not that they are tasked with the administration and management...
MHC: The Unholy Alliance Revea...
Posted on Oct 25, 2019One look at the seven names proposed by Selangor HA will tell you that a pack has been formed. Forget the top three positions but any hosiery passionate lovers heart will only bleed seeing the names proposed. Let’s ask some simple questions in order to evaluate the...
Let’s honour Sikh Olympians
Posted on Oct 25, 2019Representing your nation is the highest achievement for many a sportsman. For it is the pinnacle for many a athlete and is often used as a barometer to determine the ability. There are many sportsmen, but in Malaysia there are only around 350 Olympians, those accorded...
Crowded field expected in race...
Posted on Oct 24, 2019It is expected to be a crowded field in the battle for the Vice President positions of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation. Though the notice of meeting for the AGM set for November 16 has yet to make its appearance, the lobbying has started. There are seven positions...
FAM: Start following regulatio...
Posted on Oct 24, 2019Stories of unpaid wages of Football players are expected to dominate sports pages over the next few weeks. With only four teams left competing in the Malaysia Cup, sordid tales of players having to beg and borrow in order to survive are bound to receive waves of...
Hockey: MHC Elections – ...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019In the past, when it came to the elections of the top brass of the Malaysian Hockey, the focus of attention used to be on Perak. Why? Simply because the nomination list from Perak was often concluded as the “ preferred” candidates list of as HRH Al Maharum Sultan...
Badminton: Whatever happened t...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019There are arguments that the Badminton development system has not failed but actually delivered results. However facts speak for themselves should one take a look at the list of the World Junior Champions produces by this country, World Junior Champions 1. Jeremy Gan...
Hockey Asian Masters, One titl...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019It was a case mixed fortunes for the two Malaysian Hockey Teams participating in the 5th Grand Masters Asian Cup at Donghae, Korea from 17th- 23rd October. The 65 and above team were edged to the title by Japan as they lost their final match 1-0. They had earlier...
OCM: Engage me rather then cli...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019When one used to walk into the Olympic Council of Malaysia office, he / she would be greeted by smiling faces and bubbly characters, all without any fear or favour, sans any tension. But of late there is so much stress and climate of fear that is so noticeable when...
Football: Who said our M Leagu...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019In seven days time October comes to an end. And by November 2, the domestic Football season culminates with the Malaysia Cup final. And then it starts – the media coverage on unpaid subsidy and wages by the various teams. It is so very predictable – our...
BAM: Wake Up before it’s too l...
Posted on Oct 23, 2019It is only natural that when national sports associations get criticised, they go on the defensive. Rather then accepting views of others, they justify their actions ( or rather ineffectiveness) with flowery press statements that in actual sense are merely nothing if...
Hockey receives peanuts compar...
Posted on Oct 22, 2019How does the NSC and Sports Ministry evaluate sports in terms of delivery and performance? Surely Hockey ended up being the biggest loser when the 2020 Budget was announced by Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng recently. Not that Guan Eng is at fault but the manner in...
Hockey; An Indoor Hockey Event...
Posted on Oct 21, 2019For those who may not know it, even some who live in Kuala Kangsar, there is an indoor tournament that will be held there in two weeks. Named as the HRH Tuanku Zara – Invitational International Women’s Indoor Hockey 2019. It has been scheduled from October...
Hockey : When stakeholders cou...
Posted on Oct 21, 2019Hockey is slowly being sent to a retirement home. For those who are to be guardians of the sport have put money over everything when it comes to developing and promoting the sport and players. Let me give readers a breakdown how I came to this conclusion. Last year...
Where were you Minister? Is JB...
Posted on Oct 20, 2019What is the distance between Muar and Johor Baru? Or even what will be the travelling time between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru? I was told it takes slightly under 90 minutes to get from Muar to Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. Yet our Youth &Sports Minister Syed Sadiq...
Britain lift historic third ti...
Posted on Oct 19, 2019Great Britain lifted the 9#> edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup defeating India 2-1 at the Taman Daya Stadium. In a final that India dominated for large parts, it was the never say die attitude of the British that saw then lift the title for a historic third time....
SOJC: MALAYSIA take bronze
Posted on Oct 19, 2019Malaysia took third spot in the 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup with a thrilling 3-2 win over Japan. This was Malaysia’s first podium finish since 2015 where they also ended up third. “ We are happy to have won but really we have an issue with concerting...
Australia gain revenge over Ki...
Posted on Oct 19, 2019Australia finally came alive in the Sultan of Johor Cup to defeat New Zealand 4–2 the match to determine 5/6 placing, They played their best match of the tournament as they completely dominated a match against a team they had lost less then 24 hours earlier. For...
Oceania battle to avoid wooden...
Posted on Oct 18, 2019New Zealand defeated their fellow Oceania counterparts Australia 3-1 in the final pool match. The result meant that both teams occupy the fifth and sixth positions at the end of the pool stages and will play each other again to decide the wooden spoon. It was...
Malaysia on course for podium ...
Posted on Oct 18, 2019Malaysia stayed on course for a podium finish after a come from behind win over Japan. In a match they had to win, Malaysia trailed 1-2 as the clock was ticking away. But a sterling finish by man of the match Amirul Azhar turned the tables as the Malaysian team played...
SOJC: India v GB repeat final
Posted on Oct 18, 2019Defending champions Great Britain will take on India in the final of the 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. It will be a repeat final of 2018 where Great Britain triumphed 3-2 to lift the trophy for the second time. Either of the...
Nur Saiful cari formula berbez...
Posted on Oct 17, 2019Jurulatih Malaysia, Nur Saiful Zaini Nasiruddin memerlukan formula berbeza bagi mengatasi Jepun dalam aksi terakhir liga saingan hoki Piala Sultan Johor (SOJC) 2019, esok Kedua-dua pasukan turun dengan misi memburu kemenangan. Malaysia memerlukan tiga mata bagi layak...
India, Britain enggan ambil ri...
Posted on Oct 17, 2019Secara matematiknya, pertembungan India menentang Great Britain, esok hanya perlu berkesudahan seri bagi membolehkan kedua-dua pasukan layak ke final saingan hoki Piala Sultan Johor (SOJC) 2019. Kedua-dua pasukan kini berkongsi sembilan mata di kedudukan dua teratas...
Profile of Mandeep Mor, 20; In...
Posted on Oct 17, 2019“Mandeep mahu ikut jejak abang Pardeep beraksi di pentas Olimpik” JOHOR BAHRU: Kehebatan abang dalam sukan hoki menjadi daya penarik buat Mandeep Mor, 20, memilih sukan ini sebagai kerjaya profesional. Pemain pertahanan yang menjadi kapten skuad bawah 21...
Profile of Benji Edwards, 21, ...
Posted on Oct 17, 2019“Benji main video games redakan tekanan” JOHOR BAHRU: Minat golognan muda masa kini, tidak dapat dinafikan sama sekali ramai yang meminati permainan video. Ini termasuklah atlet sukan yang bermain di peringkat tertinggi, permainan video yang semakin...
Japan stay in hunt for final b...
Posted on Oct 16, 2019Japan kept alive their hopes of making the final of the Sultan of Johor Cup with an impressive 4-2 win over New Zealand. They had to work hard for the win, coming back from being a goal twice to collect three points that put them on six points. And they plsy Malaysia...
Malaysia record first win
Posted on Oct 16, 2019Malaysia upset Great Britain 1-0 to stay on course for a podium finish at the Sultan of Johor Cup. The win gave Malaysia four points and moved them up the standings. They will know their fate after their final pool match against Japan. “ We played well, especially in...
India trounce Australia
Posted on Oct 16, 2019India took a big step towards a place in Saturday’s final as they demolished fellow contenders Australia 5-1 at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. Both the teams needed the three points to stay in contention for the place in the final. However as India showed composure...
SOJC; Kiwis rout Malaysian jun...
Posted on Oct 15, 2019New Zealand bounced back from a heavy 8-2 defeat at the hands of India to inflict a embarrassing 6-0 defeat to hosts Malaysia at the Sultan of Johor Cup. The win gave the Kiwis their first points while Malaysia are now at the bottom of the standings after all teams...
India go down to Japan
Posted on Oct 15, 2019India slumped to a shock 4-3 defeat at the hands of Japan at the Sultan of Johor Cup. It was indeed a match that India did not deserve a point as they were poor both in midfield and Attack. “ We were not at our best and all credit to Japan who took their chances...
SOJC: Britain inch closer to f...
Posted on Oct 15, 2019Great Britain took a giant leap towards a place in Saturday’s final of the 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup. A nail biting 1-0 win over Australia has given the defending champions 9 points. But coach Jon Bleby was not looking at a place in the final but rather...
India put eight past New Zeala...
Posted on Oct 13, 2019India went on a scoring spree, putting eight goals past New Zealand at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. The 8-2 win was achieved with clinical finishing and a high level of skills by the Indians. But Indian coach BJ Kariapa earned the wrath of the media as he kept them...
Britain catat kemenangan kedua
Posted on Oct 13, 2019Juara bertahan, Great Britain merekodkan kemenangan kedua dalam saingan hoki Piala Sultan Johor (SOJC) 2019 apabila menewaskan Jepun 2-1 di Stadium Hoki Taman Daya, hari ini. Kemenangan itu menyaksikan Britain berjaya melunaskan dendam mereka selepas dimalukan dengan...
SOJC: Second win for Great Bri...
Posted on Oct 13, 2019Great Britain notched their second successive win in the Sultan of Johor Cup with a 2-1 win over Japan at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. Japan however put up a gritty fight and could have got a point had they made count the four penalty corners they had minutes before...
India bangkit atasi Malaysia
Posted on Oct 12, 2019Malaysia seharusnya menyalahkan diri sendiri apabila membenarkan India bangkit untuk melakar kemenangan 4-2 dalam aksi pertama saingan hoki Piala Sultan Johor (SOJC) 2019 di Stadium Hoki Taman Daya, hari ini. Skuad remaja negara gagal mengekalkan kelebihan dimiliki...
India fight back stuns Malaysi...
Posted on Oct 12, 2019India came from being 2-0 down to defeat Malaysia 4-2 at the Taman Daya Stadium tonight. It was a case of the home team making silly mistakes in defence that allowed their opponents to collect all three points. “ We made some structural and tactical changes after...
GB Atasi New Zealand
Posted on Oct 12, 2019Juara bertahan Great Britain langkah kanan apabila berjaya menundukkan New Zealand 2-0 pada perlawanan yang berlangsung di Stadium Hoki Taman Daya, di sini, hari ini. Perlawanan itu bagaimanapun berlangsung sengit apabila kedua-dua pasukan kental ketika bertahan dan...
GB grind out hard fought win o...
Posted on Oct 12, 2019Defending champions got their trophy defence off to a bright start in a workmanlike 2-0 win over New Zealand It was a highly tactical match as both teams gave no quarter to each other, with some hard fought battles in midfield, But in the end it was the better...
Aussie’s get off to winning st...
Posted on Oct 12, 2019Australia edged Japan 2-1 in the opening match of the 9th edition of the Sultan Johor Cup at the Taman Daya Hockey Stadium. It was a highly entertaining match where the Aussies dominated with two attempts coming off the post. “ We were a bit unlucky but the three...
SOJC; Hazell Wira Australia
Posted on Oct 12, 2019Juara dua kali, Australia dipaksa bekerja keras sebelum melakar kemenangan 2-1 ke atas Jepun dalam aksi pertama saingan hoki Piala Sultan Johor (SOJC) di Stadium Taman Daya, hari ini. Ehren Hazell muncul wira apabila meledak dua gol padang buat Australia pada minit...
Sultan of Johor Cup
Posted on Oct 12, 2019Kindly visit the links for the updates on the 9th Edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup which is being held from Oct 12 to 19. Matches are live on YouTube and only certain media are providing coverage of the tournament as for some main stream media, their priorities are...
Anthony Ravindra – RIP G...
Posted on Oct 8, 2019It what can only be described as shocking, former international Anthony Ravindra suffered a fatal heart Attack while playing Hockey at the Shah Alam Gurudwara ( Sikh Temple) mini pitch on Monday. The man who created history by bring the first Malaysian Hockey player...
Badminton : Time to accept res...
Posted on Oct 6, 2019Malaysian Badminton is in trouble. And the sooner the powers that administer the sport admit it, the earlier we can overcome it. Our last major success was the Thomas Cup won in 1992, almost 27 years ago. Yes we have had success at periodic levels through individual...
MFL needs to make public its l...
Posted on Oct 4, 2019Just how much is the liabilities of the Malaysian Football League? A press release by the body set up to manage the league was thought provoking. And for those who might have missed the all important para or it went unreported in the main stream media,allow me to...
OCM: COO Issue: Shooting the m...
Posted on Oct 4, 2019We often wonder if at times there will ever be a change in mindset of sports personalities. Last Saturday, the OCM Council met and just before that a special board meeting of the OCM Executive Board was held. The purpose of this special board meeting was to endorse...
Time to move away from cheats ...
Posted on Oct 3, 2019As I mark my exit from Kuala Lumpur, I will be writing a series of articles outlining moments in our sporting history that ultimately changed things, some for the better, most for the worse. In the articles, I shall reveal the rights and wrongs associated with sports...
OCM, NSC should let NSA’s Run ...
Posted on Oct 2, 2019Can a government agency or a sub committee of a non governmental sports organisation usurp the powers of duly elected office bearers of a national sports body? That is the questions being posed with regards to the issue of traditional boat race, canoe, Table Tennis...
SEA Games: No justification in...
Posted on Sep 30, 2019So the argument put forward by the Olympic Council of Malaysia President on the Justin fixation of the SEA Games contingent size reads something like this. “ So this Games is an exception (on why OCM allow national sport associations to send athletes under category B)...
Hong Kong loses hosting rights...
Posted on Sep 30, 2019The ongoing street protests in Hong Kong have claimed another victim in the field of sports. Concerned in the recent developments in the SAR, the Asian Hockey Federation has decided to move the qualifiers for the Junior Asia Cup from Hong Kong. Scheduled to be held in...
Hockey; From coach to coach pe...
Posted on Sep 30, 2019The national Hockey team has concluded its four match friendly against Korea last Thursday. It resulted in one win, one draw and two defeats, with Malaysia scoring eight goals and conceding ten. The team comprises of players that are almost certain to feature in the...
In OCM rules do not matter
Posted on Sep 28, 2019It is obvious that in the Olympic Council of Malaysia rules are meant to be broken. There is no such thing as following regulations that they themselves imposed. This was made crystal clear when the number of Athletes going for the 2019 Manila SEA Games was revealed....
Badminton Project 24, means ea...
Posted on Sep 27, 2019Number 14 is considered to be the worst number among all the unlucky numbers. The ‘1’ in the number 14 does not represent loneliness; instead it means ‘guaranteed’. Therefore, the number would interpret ‘guaranteed death’.. And in...
SEA Games : When everyone can ...
Posted on Sep 26, 2019The Olympic Council of Malaysia Selection Committee meets this morning to determine the final number of Athletes to the Manila SEA Games. When there was a furore about the quality of Athletes sent for the 2018 Jakarta/Palembang Asian Games, there was swift action,...
When regulations are ignored.
Posted on Sep 25, 2019The sports that were placed in Category B had till September 20 to make good their payments. While most paid up to OCM on or before that period, there was one sports association that truly took the honours. They issued a post dated cheque as part payment for their...
MPM fiasco , let the handicap ...
Posted on Sep 24, 2019A sports editor of a malay daily penned a comment piece with regards to the ongoing issues in the Malaysian Paralympic Council. In short he virtually hit out at former Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, asking him to set good leadership example and withdraw from...
Transparency and good governan...
Posted on Sep 24, 2019Writing this article was tough. A lot of thought was put into it. Was I going to be cowed by threats or was I going to be duty bound to tell the truth? Up to the highest level in this country I have been made to sound like a sour grape, when I reality all I am doing...
Hockey: The day we defeated Gr...
Posted on Sep 22, 2019Often I asked this question to Hockey enthusiasts as well as the Hockey Journalists in Malaysia who claim to know everything on Hockey. My question has been the same and simple – when was the last time Malaysia defeated Great Britain in Hockey in Great Britain?...
Razak Cup : Will it go on or b...
Posted on Sep 18, 2019Will the Tun Razak Cup still go on with the haze situation at alarming levels? While it poses a health risk to the players, plans are in place to proceed with the tournament that is scheduled to begin on Friday. The team managers meeting is scheduled for Thursday and...
Hanged before a trial, the mis...
Posted on Sep 17, 2019In what can only be deemed as weird, a Hockey technical official has been “ suspended” since April but was never asked to appear before any hearing or even given a show cause letter. And the matter only cans to light when FIH removes his name from the list of...
3 Malaysians apply for Singapo...
Posted on Sep 15, 2019Three Malaysians are amongst the list of 15 candidates that have applied for the position of the Singapore national women team coach, In confirming this, the President of the Singapore Hockey Federation Mathavan Devadas however refused to reveal more details. “ Yes we...
AHF Asian Junior Cup Qualifier...
Posted on Sep 15, 2019Singapore booked a place in the Junior Asia Cup when they defeated Chinese Taipei 4-0 in the Air Asia Women’s Junior Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium in Singapore. With the two top teams assured of a place in the Junior Asia Cup in Japan in April...
AHF Asian Junior Qualifiers: U...
Posted on Sep 15, 2019Uzbekistan registered a convincing 6-0 win over Bangladesh in the Air Asia Women’s Junior Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium in Singapore. The win gives them a good chance of booking the second spot in the tournament which in turn will enable them to...
AHF Asian Juniors Qualifiers &...
Posted on Sep 15, 2019Hong Kong defeated Sri Lanka 3-0 in the Air Asia Women’s Junior Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Sengkang Hockey Stadium in Singapore. Hong Kong had lost two of their previous three matches , 0-5 to Uzbekistan, 0-2 to Chinese Taipei but defeated Bangladesh 1-p for the only...
SOJC nets RM3.4 million
Posted on Sep 12, 2019Press Release Sultan of Johor Cup International recognition for SOJC The 9th edition of the Sultan of Johor Cup promises a high level of competition based on the early confirmation of the participating teams. In what can only be deemed as keen interest, the six teams...
Johor HA create history, first...
Posted on Sep 12, 2019In what can be considered an historical achievement, the Johor Hockey Association has secured a 4 storey shop office as its office. Courtesy of UM Land Berhad, the RM.1.8 million property is located at Fortuna Hin Seri Alam Johor was donated to the Johor Hockey...
Breaking News: Hockey Olympic ...
Posted on Sep 9, 2019Men’s Draw Germany v Austria India v Russia Holland v Pakistan Spain v France Canada v Ireland Great Britain v Malaysia New Zealand v South...
Olympic Qualifiers – Men...
Posted on Sep 8, 2019The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has released the updated FIH World Rankings. This update comes ahead of the rankings-based draw for the FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers, which will be broadcast live on the FIH Facebook page on Monday 9 September 2019...
Bias Selection for Ju Jitsu? W...
Posted on Sep 2, 2019Are the best exponents sekected to represent the Ju Jitsu squad for the Manila SEA Games, assuming OCM gives them the nod to go to Manila when hearing appeals tomorrow.? This comes up after this website was alerted to the manner in which “ closed trials” were...
Hockey: Why neglect the Junior...
Posted on Aug 30, 2019Malaysia’s lack of focus towards the preparation of its juniors men’s and women’s hockey team could well see them miss out of the 2021 Junior World Cup. While the men’s team has the players, their lack of exposure could well derail their qualification chances in the...
FIH release provisional list o...
Posted on Aug 29, 2019The draw to determine the matches of the upcoming FIH Hockey Olympic qualifiers will be held on 9 September at 1pm CET at the headquarters of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) in Lausanne, Switzerland. It will be conducted by FIH CEO Thierry Weil and streamed...
Hosting multi sports events, f...
Posted on Aug 29, 2019If there was a world title for bidding of sports events, then Malaysia will be the undisputed champions, no two ways about it. Barely had the euphoria died down on the joint ASEAN bid for the 2034 FIFA World Cup that we now are fed with news of potentially bidding for...
Grandpa’s and Grandma’s at SEA...
Posted on Aug 25, 2019There is a furore with regards to the participation of the Traditional Boat Race team for the Manila SEA Games. But it has been left out of coverage by the print media, ironically despite having their journalist present at the centre of the storm when statements were...
Who cares about sports?
Posted on Aug 22, 2019What kind of society have we become? Swears, promises, love, loyalty, just meaningless words Yes there is much tension in Malaysia at the moment but the signs were already there for years before this, allowed to manifest by unscrupulous individuals that only think...
Hockey: Farewell Lawrence, the...
Posted on Aug 17, 2019The loud, thunderous and booming voice of the famed NS Padang is no more. Lawrence Joseph van Huizen, the doyen of Hockey, be it at school, district, state, national and international level left this earth to be with The Lord at 4.30am this morning after battling a...
Football SEA Games: Catch 22 f...
Posted on Aug 16, 2019The new regulation by the organising committee of the 2019 Manila SEA Games could well derail Malaysia’s chances in the men’s football competition. Though the draw has yet to be done, the registration requirement of the final 20 players for the competition, normally...
Hockey: Factual assessment on ...
Posted on Aug 14, 2019Let me make it clear from the start Neither am I an ex- International who has played 80 times for the country, be it field, indoor, underwater or imaginary Hockey. And neither am I am decorated individual with a title ( save for Teo honorific awards that I never used)...
Kim Chun to replace Teong Kim ...
Posted on Aug 10, 2019So the word is that the contract of Lim Teong Kim will not be renewed and indication of such action was told to media in Japan. And further to that, it was revealed that a new Program Director has been identified and the announcement will be made by the Sports...
Hamidin acting Chairman of MFL
Posted on Aug 10, 2019The Football Association of Malaysia President, Dato Hamidin Amin is now said to be appointed as the Chairman of the Malaysian Football League. However efforts to obtain confirmation from MFL were futile but a MFL Board Meeting recently had endorsed the appointment....
Bukit Mertajam Hockey Pitch &#...
Posted on Aug 8, 2019While the Deputy Sports Minister is pretty vocal with regards to many issues governing sports, we wonder what his response is to the long overdue construction of an artificial Hockey pitch in Bukit Mertajam, which is his parliamentary constituency, Two years down,...
MAF General Manager quits
Posted on Aug 6, 2019The Malaysian Athletic Federation has been dealt with a bitter blow. Their General Manager. Lt. Col. (R) Kalaimoney Bathumalay submitted his resignation on Monday, handing his letter to MAF President Dato SM Muthu and his Deputy Dato Mumtaz Jaafar. The former army...
Ice Hockey: Stand Off Continue...
Posted on Aug 6, 2019The stand off in the national ice Hockey team continues. Following the ultimatum given last Wednesday – to appeal and be reinstated by the national body to the nine players, only two submitted appeals by the deadline on Sunday. The other 7 decided , in all...
Hockey Pitches in state of dis...
Posted on Aug 2, 2019Barely a year after it was launched, the artificial pitch at the Tengku Abdullah Stadium in Bangi has been closed. Belonging to UniKL, the pitch came under severe criticism prior to the Malaysian Hockey League as the surface was considered bumpy and not conducive for...
Football: Taking credit, denyi...
Posted on Aug 2, 2019Why deny Khairy Jamaludfin his legacy? That is the question I wish to direct to the all powerful Stuart Ramalingam whose carefully crafted “apology” statement made it debut today after the Facebook fiasco by FAM that caused much banter in the social media over the...
Ice Hockey : To play or not yo...
Posted on Aug 2, 2019Firstly to the parents of the ice Hockey players in a standoff with the national body in their kids being left out of the team. Yes, you may have received calls, messages, texts, bad mouthing me, but at the same time ask yourself one question – what have you...
Ice Hockey Meltdown
Posted on Jul 31, 2019The nine national ice hockey players have been given a lifeline. Appeal against your exclusion before this Sunday and they will be reinstated into the training squad of the national team that is preparing for the Manila SEA Games. This was stated by Team Manager...
Ice Hockey: The other side of ...
Posted on Jul 29, 2019The issue on the Ice Hockey are hotting up. After I had revealed the simmering issues within the two factions in the body, I was contacted by an individual , namely Hazurin Harun on Facebook who introduced himself as the Treasurer of the Association. I offered to...
Petanque – Invited but t...
Posted on Jul 29, 2019They were invited for s Meeting for the OCM Selection Committee. But after turning up on the scheduled time, the officials from the Malaysian Pétanque Federation were told that they were not allowed in to present their views or recommendations to the five man panel....
Writing with fear or favour
Posted on Jul 27, 2019Penning truths has its consequences, Rather then accept truth as it has been reported, those who reveal truths eventually go through loads of mindless tortures, ranging from being shunned, to being called all sorts of names and innuendos and their attempts to write...
OCM Crisis Management yet to b...
Posted on Jul 27, 2019This was reported by National News Agency BERNAMA on June 11 this year. “ A crisis management committee will be set up by the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) to tackle problems arising in national sports associations (NSAs). “ OCM president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria...
Hockey: Malaysia has beaten Ge...
Posted on Jul 26, 2019There seems to be confusion , mostly through inaccurate media reports, pertaining to Malaysia’s 4-2 win over Germany. Some had reported it, either online, online or social media that it was Malaysia’s first win over the mighty Germans, However the statistics show...
Now Pétanque Federation suspen...
Posted on Jul 26, 2019In what can only be considered a disgrace, the International Pétanque Federation has withdrawn its rights to represent the sport. In a letter dated March 21, the joint President of the Federation International Pétanque ( FIPJP ) and Confederation Mondiale Sport Boules...
Athletes pick their reps for O...
Posted on Jul 26, 2019It was the first time that an election was conducted to select members of the OCM Athlete Commission . Conducted by the the election of office bearers for the Athletes’ Commission for the term 2019/2021 was orderly but looking at the faves of those present to cast...
Problems in Ice Hockey
Posted on Jul 24, 2019There is trouble brewing in Ice Hockey. And a meeting is said to be planned today between the disgruntled individuals and two key personnel – OCM President and NSC Director General. The division is to such an extent that reports have been lodged with relevant...
Are we prepared for Manila SEA...
Posted on Jul 24, 2019Indoor Hockey is rather seasonal in Malaysia. After the 2017 SEA Games, a leader made it clear that field Hockey was the focus and that not much attention will be paid to indoor Hockey. And another individual that holds a high position , had before the 2027 games,...
FAM/MFL – Are there two ...
Posted on Jul 23, 2019Though many are saying that it is unfair to Penang FA, it was something they deserved. Teams in the Malaysian leagues must realise that non payment of salaries is no longer something they should treat lightly. Penang paid the price where it hurts the most –...
Farewell Krishnan, you touched...
Posted on Jul 22, 2019The ever smiling Cikgu K. Krishnan left us suddenly on July 9. It was indeed a shock to receive such tragic news and I was unable to pen a tribute to a wonderful personality that touched my life. He suffered a massive heart attack in Kangar, ironically amongst the...
Asian Indoor: Iran a class act
Posted on Jul 22, 2019Iran showed why they are the dominant force of indoor hockey in Asia as they scored an emphatic 10-0 win over Kazakhstan in the final of the men’s competition of the AHF Asian Indoor Championship in Chonburi. Iran, who are ranked world number 4 were obviously a class...
AsianIndoor:Kazakhstan retain ...
Posted on Jul 22, 2019Kazakhstan defeated Thailand 3-1 in the final of the women’s competition of the AHF Asian Indoor Championship in Chonburi. It was a cone from behind win for Kazakhstan who were a goal down as early as the second minute. But they never lost their composure and played a...
Asian Indoor, Malaysia on Podi...
Posted on Jul 21, 2019Malaysia picked up the bronze medal in the men’s competition of the AHF Asian Indoor Hockey Tournament by defeating Uzbekistan 6-3 in the third placing match. It was a decent ending for the Malaysians after their heart wrenching 4-3 semis defeat at the hands of...
Asian Indoor, Malaysian women ...
Posted on Jul 21, 2019Malaysia have only themselves to blame for not picking up the bronze medal in the women’s 3/4th placing match of the AHF Asian Indoor Championship in Chonburi. They lost 1-0 in a penalty shootout after the match in regulation time ended 1-1. Uzbekistan had taken a 1-0...
Asian Indoor Hockey: Iran a cl...
Posted on Jul 20, 2019Iran showed why they are a class above the other teams as they demolished Uzbekistan 9-1 in the men’s semi final of the Asian Indoor Championship in Chonburi. Ranked world number 4, the Iranians were a class act, playing a high level of indoor Hockey that was a joy to...
Kazakhstan deny Malaysia a pla...
Posted on Jul 20, 2019Kazakhstan qualified for the final of the men’s competition of the Asian Indoor Championship when they defeated Malaysia 4-3 in the semis played in Chonburi. It was a well deserved win for tKazakhstan who attacked and defended in numbers and played their hearts out...
HockeyAsian Indoor: Malaysian ...
Posted on Jul 20, 2019Defending champions Kazakhstan booked a place in the final of the women’s competition of Asian Indoor Championship with a 2-1 win over gritty Malaysia. They were forced to work hard by the Malaysians who defended well and hardly gave space to their opponents. In the...
AHF Press Release: Indoor Hock...
Posted on Jul 20, 2019Press Release Asian Hockey Federation The stage is set for an exciting semi finals in the AHF Asian Indoor Hockey Tournament In Chonburi , Thailand. Organised by the Thailand Hockey Association under the astute leadership of Dato Seri Chaiyapak Siriwat, the teams are...
Asian Indoor – World Cup...
Posted on Jul 20, 2019In contrast to what is being said by a certain official in Malaysia, the Asian Indoor Hockey Champions only are at present assured of a place in the 2021 Indoor Hockey World Cup. As in the past by convention, only the champions of the respective men and women’s...
FAM/MFL , Let’s start with goo...
Posted on Jul 18, 2019Rather then put a cap on the minimum number of nominations to be entitled to vie for a position, the Football Association of Malaysia should instead on cleaning up the potential candidates, , both in terms of ethics and morals. At a time when the nation is fixated...
FAM needs to have a re-think o...
Posted on Jul 15, 2019The Football Association of Malaysia’s decision to impose minimum nomination criteria for a candidate to contest their positions has received irate responses from many in the sports world. While many called it undemocratic, there was one response from a ex senior...
Aikman – China are a bet...
Posted on Apr 10, 2019China are the dark horses of the World League Finals to be held in Kuala Lumpur from the 26 April to May 4. This assessment comes from Japan’s head coach Siegfried Aikman after watching China in action in the first of five matches against his team in Japan. China...