02 Nov

After witnessing some breathtaking moments by Malaysia Tigers in the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy in Kuantan, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has fast-tracked its development programme in grooming the next generation of hockey players. The Malaysians won bronze for the fourth time since the inception of the ACT in Ordos, China, in 2011. The ACT2016 team featured a number of Thunderbolt graduates namely Sharil Saabah, Firhan Ashari and the Saari brothers - Faizal and Fitri. These players came through the Thunderbolt Programme and are now regulars in the national senior squad. The TNB Malaysian Junior Hockey League (TNBMJHL) has been a booming...

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30 Oct

Malaysia Tigers endured another ‘fright night’ before overcoming Korea 3-1 in penalty shootouts to clinch the bronze medal in the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy in Kuantan. It was Malaysia’s fourth bronze medal in four editions of the Asian Champions Trophy since 2011 in Ordos, China. India defeated Pakistan 3-2 in the final. The Indians savored victory five years after edging Pakistan 4-2 in a penalty shootout to win their maiden title in Ordos, China in 2011. Pakistan won the trophy in 2012 (Doha, Qatar) and 2013 (Kakamigahara, Japan). Goalkeeper S. Kumar, at 36 and the highest capped player among the Tigers, Firhan...

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29 Oct

Defending champions Pakistan and India advanced to Sunday’s final of the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan. In one of the most ‘unkind’ circumstances’ fans here have witnessed, both nations qualified for the final in penalty shootouts. The Indians ended Korea’s run 5-4 in the semi-finals shootouts after a 2-2 draw and Pakistan triumphed 3-2 over Malaysia following a 1-1 draw in regulations time. Pakistan and India will faceoff once again in the QNET Asian Champions Trophy here while Malaysia Tigers take on Korea in the third-fourth placing match. Earlier China defeated Japan 4-3 to...

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26 Oct

Malaysia Tigers fell for the first time in the QNET 4th Asian Champions Trophy following a 1-2 defeat against India at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium in Kuantan today. Faced with the daunting task of playing against the Malaysians who were riding high, the Indians succeeded in their mission in this high octane game to stay top of the table standings with 13 points – three ahead of the Malaysians who still have a game in hand against Korea tomorrow. The final round-robin league matches tomorrow between Malaysia and Korea and Pakistan against China will decide India’s semi-final opponents. India has been ruthless...

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23 Oct

Ampang Jaya BC strolled past BU Dragons BC 9-2 in the Junior Champions Challenge (JCC) 2016 final to win the title earlier today at the Sports Arena, Bukit Serdang. Their boys’ singles player, Tan Jia Wei wasted little time in dispatching BU Dragons’ Loo Bing Kun 11-4, 11-4, 11-4 as Ampang Jaya took the first match with a convincing 3-0 victory. Ampang Jaya secured another 3 points in the girls’ singles’ category. Wang Zhi Yi gained an easy 11-7, 11-5, 11-9 win over BU Dragons’ rising star, K. Letshanaa as the difference in class was just too significant. Tang Xin and Tan Kok...

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16 Oct

Last year’s Junior Purple League champions Petaling BC successfully defended their title as they beat Puchong United 13-8 at the Challenger Sports Centre, Ampang earlier today. However, they fell to a surprising defeat in their final match to hosts Ampang Jaya BC 7-13. The loss definitely took some shine off a wonderful performance throughout the entire league as they were the only unbeaten team going into the final round of matches. “From the very beginning our aim was to be defending champions and today we achieved that goal. It is a formality for a seasoned club like ours and we are proud...

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15 Sep

Sapura Hockey Club once again punctuated Tenaga Nasional Berhad’s fiery determination with a 2-1 victory in the final of the TNBMHL 2016 Knockout Tournament for the Tan Sri P. Alagendra Cup at the Tun Razak Stadium today. This is the third time that Sapura, who won the RM70,000 winner’s cheque, defeated TNB with a 2-1 margin of victory. They won the first and return legs of the Premier League with similar scores. Tenaga Nasional Berhad reached the final with a 3-2 win over Terengganu Hockey Team in the semifinals while Sapura outclassed Tunku Mahkota Ismail Sports School (SSTMI) 4-1. “I must credit my...

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07 Sep

Tekong muda negara, Mohammad Syahir Rosdi mengharapkan sokongan padu peminat dalam saingan Sepak Takraw League(STL) 2016 yang akan bermula penghujung September ini. Syahir merupakan salah seorang pemain yang berjaya membantu skuad sepak takraw negara menamatkan penantian 10 tahun pingat emas dalam acara regu di Sukan SEA 2015 tahun lalu. Sejajar dengan kempen hashtag #inimilikkita, pemain itu berharap sukan sepak takraw di negara ini juga akan meraih populariti sama seperti sukan lain untuk terus berkembang. Kata Syahir, “Sokongan dan semangat orang Malaysia sememangnya sangat tinggi kerana mereka mahu melihat kita mencapai prestasi yang terbaik. Permainan kita juga memainkan peranan untuk memastikan penyokong sentiasa...

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07 Sep

Tenaga Nasional Berhad reached the final of the Tan Sri P. Alagendra Cup Knockout Tournament with a quality performance to edge Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) 3-2 in the semifinals at the Kuala Lumpur Hockey Stadium today. It was about the best ever performance from a side that is still struggling in the basement of the TNBMHL 2016 Premier League with just two points from six matches. Both teams played to a 4-4 draw in the first lap of the Premier League two weeks ago. TNB owed their greatest debt of gratitude, though, to a certain extent to goalkeeper S. Kumar for keeping...

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07 Sep

"You can’t win anything with kids" is a very famous quote by Alan Hansen regarding Sir Alex Ferguson’s young Manchester United squad in 1996, which came back to bite him. The young Devils used that quote as a rallying cry and went on to win the English Premier League that season, proving that there are no age barriers in sports. Now here in Malaysia, current TNB Malaysian Hockey League Division 1 champions, TNB Thunderbolt will be looking to do the same as they stand a chance to defend their Division 1 crown. Comprising only the best young players from the four sports schools...

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