20 Nov

Underdogs Perak sent former champions Pahang wobbling with a 2-1 win in the MHC-1Mas-Milo-KPM National Under-14 Hockey Tournament at the Kuala Lumpur Hockey Stadium today. Saiful Sharil Bahri shot Perak ahead with an 18th-minute penalty corner conversion but Pahang, the 2014 champions, equalized through Najja Muddin Abdullah Samurai via the field goal in the 29th minute but the celebrations did not last long as Saiful scored his second goal from another penalty corner to give his side this emphatic victory. The win has also enhanced Perak’s chances of advancing to the second round of the tournament from Group B though they still...

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20 Nov

Penang Panthers terus menghambat pendahulu carta mata Liga Sepak Takraw (STL) 2016, Terengganu Turtles dengan kemenangan ketujuh, menewaskan Kedah Eagles 21-16, 21-16 namun satu pertembungan unik abang dengan adik terdahulu mencuri tumpuan saingan minggu keenam, hari ini. Si adik, Norfaizzul Abd. Razak, 20, yang juga apit kiri ATM Guardians, mengatasi abangnya, perejam Norhaffizi Abd. Razak, 23, dan Johor Tigris 21-17, 17-21, 21-19 dalam ‘Perang Saudara Divisyen Perdana STL selama 71 minit di Stadium MPSJ, Serdang Jaya, Selangor itu. Namun kejayaan Guardians yang turut menampilkan tekong Nazmi Najib dan apit kanan, Afifuddin Razali hanya mengekalkan mereka di tangga keempat carta di belakang Kuala...

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19 Nov

Defending champions Sabah and Kuala Lumpur boys and girls teams got off in defense of the MHC-1Mas-Milo-KPM National Under-14 Hockey Tournament in contrasting styles in Kuala Lumpur today. The East Malaysian state defeated Perlis 5-0 in a Group A match at the Ministry of Education (KPM) ground with a brace from Muhammad Salman Sudirman (8th and 46th minutes) and Muhammad Daniel Hakim Yusaini in the 18th and 41st minutes via penalty corners. Midfielder Noor Izzul Rahman scored the fifth goal in the 50th minute. Sabah was represented by players from several different schools in the state. They had nine players who are...

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19 Nov

Lebih sejam Terengganu Turtles cuba dikekang Johor Tigris namun hajat lawan untuk meranapkan rekod tanpa kalah tidak tercapai apabila pendahulu carta mata Liga Sepak Takraw (STL) 2016 itu tetap menang 21-16, 13-21, 21-15 hari ini. Tekong, Izurin Refin/Zulkifli Razak, pelibas Kamal Alfiza Shafie dan pengumpan Azwan Muhrim terus membawa Turtles jauh ke depan dengan 18 mata menerusi kemenangan kesembilan itu terhadap Haidzir Rashid, Norhaffizi Razak dan Lutfil Hadi Azmi. Kamal juga melenyapkan keraguan pada prestasinya ekoran kecederaan apit kanan utama, Fadzli Roslan apabila bergandingan mantap dengan Izurin mahupun Zulkifli yang memungut mata mudah dengan servis yang mengasak sebelah kiri Tigris. Kuala Lumpur Thunder...

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18 Nov

Sixty players (30 boys and 30 girls) will be identified for the 1Mas Development Programme after nine days of action in the MHC-1Mas-Milo-KPM National Under-14 hockey tournament which begins tomorrow until Nov 27 in Kuala Lumpur. 1Mas Development Programme director, Tai Beng Hai, said players identified will be selected for various national camp training as they are expected to play bigger roles in representing not only their states in future age-group tournaments but also the country in international tournaments such as the Boys and Girls Under-18 AHF Cup. “In terms of development, we are looking at talented players as at this age...

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18 Nov

Penang Panthers menambah dua mata bagi merapatkan jurang dengan pendahulu carta mata Divisyen Perdana Liga Sepak Takraw (STL) 2016, Terengganu Turtles apabila membenam Kelantan Warriors 21-13, 21-4 dalam perlawanan pusingan kedua di Stadium MPSJ, Serdang Jaya, Selangor hari ini. Tekong Syahir Rosdi, perejam Azlan Alias dan pengumpan Zaim Razali memastikan kemenangan keenamnya terhadap Hisyam Mat/Ikhwan Rahman, Nur Yuslie Jusoh (Aiman Fouzi) dan Saufi Salleh selepas 30 minit sekali gus menghimpun 12 mata, empat mata di belakang Turtles. ATM Guardians pula menunjukkan perwatakan sebenar selaku juara bertahan dengan kemenangan keempatnya sambil melonjak ke tangga keempat divisyen sama selepas membalas dendam terhadap Melaka Titans...

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16 Nov

Not surprisingly, the inaugural TNB Thunderbolts Cup held at the Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) Hockey Stadium in Johor recently received the thumbs up from the eight competing teams. The four-day tournament from which Bukit Jalil Sports School (BJSS) emerged champions is the brainchild of Tenaga Nasional Berhad, Malaysia’s largest electricity utility, which set a high benchmark thus creating a pool of talented hockey players in the country through its Thunderbolts Development programme. Bandar Penawar-based SSTMI, SMK Anderson Ipoh, Pahang Sports School and BJSS come under the purview of the Thunderbolts Programme while Singapore Development Team, SMK Datuk Bentara Luar Batu...

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16 Nov

adidas has today launched COPA 17 Red Limit, a football original re-imagined in a modern colourway. With on-pitch, cage and street versions, COPA 17 Red Limit is the latest release from the Limited Collection, a range of exclusive footwear designed to show the latest in footwear innovation. The COPA 17 Red Limit range features a premium KANGAROO LEATHER UPPER to deliver unrivaled ball control, while a COMPRESSION TONGUE and ORTHOLITE SOCKLINER provide improved fit and optimal comfort. A lightweight SPRINTFRAME OUTSOLE offers stability with round stud tips for smooth pitch penetration. The COPA 17 Red Limit cage version also features added suede material...

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15 Nov

The greatest psychological barrier faced by Malaysia Tigress over the years is slowly but surely chipping away and now chief coach K. Dharmaraj wants his players to start believing in themselves in the face of bigger challenges ahead. Dharmaraj wants his charges to step into forward mode beginning with the five-match test series between the world No 21 Malaysia Tigress and Olympic bronze medallist and world No 5 New Zealand from Dec 12-18 in Stratford, located in north island, with the same kind of passion produced in the 4th Women Asian Champions Trophy in Singapore two weeks ago. “Believe in yourselves. That’s...

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14 Nov

The Four-Nation International Festival of Hockey in Melbourne from Nov 23-27 will provide an opportunity for several players to step up the gear against formidable oppositions. Malaysia Tigers head coach, Stephen van Huizen, disclosed this today after watching the players go through the paces during an-hour long physical training at the National Sports Council gymnasium in Bukit Jalil. “The Four-Nation in Melbourne will certainly witness several players stepping in for the larger experience in our preparation for the Hockey World League Round 2 in Trinidad & Tobago next March,” said Van Huizen. “The Asian Champions Trophy in Kuantan recently was very important and...

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