No sooner had the race to qualify for the 2020 Olympics ended just over a week ago, a new race began – an acrimonious contest for posts in the Malaysia Hockey Confederation – and it’s threatening to make Malaysian hockey the biggest loser.
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They should all go, not just Subahan and Shamala
Malaysian hockey will remain stagnant as long as the officials continue fighting each other.
Johor hockey nominates AirAsia boss, Pahang regent for MHC elections
Johor Hockey Association submits nomination form for Malaysia Hockey Confederation elections, confirming Twentytwo13’s report on Oct 12.
What’s in a name?
Selangor Hockey Association fouls up by misspelling president’s name on the nomination list for Malaysian Hockey Confederation elections.
AirAsia boss vying to make Malaysian hockey soar
AirAsia Group Bhd executive chairman Datuk Kamarudin Meranun, Regent of Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah and former international K. Maheswari among those vying for posts in Malaysian Hockey Confederation elections next month.
Hey Speedy Tigers, having fun under the bus?
The aftermath of the ‘Italian Job’ follows a predictable trajectory in the sport – from shock and grief to resentment against the rapidly falling standard of Malaysia hockey.
Mayor to meet KLHA officials over hockey stadium saga
After issuing notice asking to vacate KL Hockey Stadium, City Hall sources say Mayor Datuk Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan expected to meet KLHA officials to find amicable solution.
Matador bullish of making hockey fun while unearthing talents
Matador Hockey Club nets funding through detailed marketing and sponsorship programme as it continues to mould talents at the grassroots.
Parents up in arms as KL hockey stadium off limits – again
Hockey development programme participated by over 50 children cancelled after KL Hockey Stadium “booked by City Hall” from Oct 2-14 for para athletes to train for lawn bowls on turf.
Ex-hockey international reprimanded over FB post
Former national hockey player I. Vikneswaran insists he has done no wrong after Kuala Lumpur Hockey Association ‘severely reprimanded’ him for Facebook posting over Pantai turf being used for brass band competition.
Silver expected from Malaysian hockey team
Former hockey internationals Maninderjit Singh and I. Vickneswaran say Malaysia should make it to the Asian Games final but will find it tough playing against favourites India.
KLHA marches into mess
It seems the right hand does not know what the left hand is doing in the Kuala Lumpur Hockey Association as marching band competition forces cancellation of training programmes at Kuala Lumpur Hockey Stadium.
Word is clown talk will persist
Both the FA of Malaysia and the Malaysian Hockey Confederation are doing a clog dance; an awkward, uninspired mess littered with misplaced statements.