National Hockey Team Must Deliver Best Results in International Tournaments
PUTRAJAYA, Jan 19 (Bernama) — National hockey legend Datuk Mirnawan Nawawi has urged the national men’s hockey team to deliver their "best results" in international tournaments this year.
Mirnawan, who is also a former national player, described this year as the "harvest phase" for the Speedy Tigers, following the appointment of new coach Sarjit Singh and the selection of new players. He believes that the team should "reap the rewards" of their hard work and dedication.
Team-Building Phase Concludes
Mirnawan explained that 2024 was a team-building phase, and he is confident that the plans laid out will show results this year. "Indeed, 2024 was a team-building phase, so this year, 2025, I am confident that the plans laid out will show results. Surely, we want to see the national hockey team perform better than last year," he said.
Preparation Crucial
In terms of preparation, Mirnawan emphasized the importance of improvements in all aspects, including physical, strength, technical, and playing cohesively as a team. "In terms of preparation, it’s been a year, so what’s crucial now is to see improvements in all aspects – physical, strength, technical and playing cohesively as a team," he told reporters during the Milo Breakfast Day 2025 event here today.
New Coach and Players
The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) appointed Sarjit to replace Arul Selvaraj, whose contract ended in January 2024. Sarjit had previously coached the Speedy Tigers squad from January 2007 to December 2008.
SEA Games Hopes
Commenting on the SEA Games in Thailand this December, Mirnawan expressed optimism that the hockey team could sweep all gold medals via the field hockey squads, hockey 5s (five-a-side hockey), and the indoor hockey teams. "I believe we can sweep all golds at the SEA Games," he said.
Past Performance
For the record, the national men’s and women’s field hockey teams secured gold medals at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia, while the men’s indoor hockey squad lost to Indonesia, and the women’s indoor hockey squad were defeated by Thailand in their respective finals.
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Conclusion
The national men’s hockey team has a crucial year ahead, with high expectations to deliver their best results in international tournaments. With the appointment of new coach Sarjit Singh and the selection of new players, the team is poised to reap the rewards of their hard work and dedication.
FAQs
Q: What is the team’s goal for this year?
A: The team aims to deliver their best results in international tournaments.
Q: Who is the new coach of the national men’s hockey team?
A: Sarjit Singh is the new coach of the national men’s hockey team.
Q: What is the team’s performance like in past SEA Games?
A: The national men’s and women’s field hockey teams secured gold medals at the 2023 SEA Games in Cambodia, while the men’s indoor hockey squad lost to Indonesia, and the women’s indoor hockey squad were defeated by Thailand in their respective finals.