Saturday, June 22, 2013

Kok Chi shows who is the boss..


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A DEFIANT Datuk Sieh Kok Chi has told his critics to put up or shut up.
     While admitting he is happy to have defended his position as secretary of the Olympic Council of Malaysia, Kok Chi expressed disappointment with the way the election campaign was handled.
    The 74-year-old, who defeated T. Kumar by a whopping 26 majority (62-36) in today’s election, expressed his disappointment certain parties tried to force him to step down.
    “It should not have happened in such a way. There was just too much campaigning and politicking recently. I’m really tired of all that,” he said after the adjournment of 32nd OCM Annual General Assembly this afternoon.
    “There were many baseless allegations against me. There was no evidence, but my name was dragged through the mud. That makes me feel really disheartened.”
    While admitting he is “old” and “staying too long”, Kok Chi insisted no one has the right to tell him when he should leave.
    “If I am no longer able to deliver and contribute, I will leave right away, I can assure you of that,” he said.
    “I don’t understand why other people have to speak on behalf of me that this will be my last term, they are not my boss. It’s for me to decide.”
    Kok Chi also had some words for the newly elected office bearers.
    The no-nonsense man said: “I hope they can change their way of doing things. Don’t only keep finding fault, but fail to come up with good proposals (to solve problems).
    “I really wish everyone can work towards the accomplishment of some unfinished business and overcome future challenges.”
    Meanwhile, OCM President Tan Sri Tunku Imran Tuanku Ja’afar is delighted Kok Chi – a man he hailed as an important asset to OCM – retained his seat.
    “His experience is invaluable. He will remain as an important figure to the Olympic movement in Malaysia.
     “I bet no one else has better knowledge in the country and internationally,” said Tunku Imran.
    “There were some complaints over his management style and methodology, but I never doubted his motives and integrity.”

A DEFIANT Datuk Sieh Kok Chi has told his critics to put up or shut up.
While admitting he is happy to have defended his position as secretary of the Olympic Council of Malaysia, Kok Chi expressed disappointment with the way the election campaign was handled.
The 74-year-old, who defeated T. Kumar by a whopping 26 majority (62-36) in today’s election, expressed his disappointment certain parties tried to force him to step down.
“It should not have happened in such a way. There was just too much campaigning and politicking recently. I’m really tired of all that,” he said after the adjournment of 32nd OCM Annual General Assembly this afternoon.
“There were many baseless allegations against me. There was no evidence, but my name was dragged through the mud. That makes me feel really disheartened.”
While admitting he is “old” and “staying too long”, Kok Chi insisted no one has the right to tell him when he should leave.
“If I am no longer able to deliver and contribute, I will leave right away, I can assure you of that,” he said.
“I don’t understand why other people have to speak on behalf of me that this will be my last term, they are not my boss. It’s for me to decide.”
Kok Chi also had some words for the newly elected office bearers.
The no-nonsense man said: “I hope they can change their way of doing things. Don’t only keep finding fault, but fail to come up with good proposals (to solve problems).
“I really wish everyone can work towards the accomplishment of some unfinished business and overcome future challenges.”
Meanwhile, OCM President Tan Sri Tunku Imran Tuanku Ja’afar is delighted Kok Chi – a man he hailed as an important asset to OCM – retained his seat.
“His experience is invaluable. He will remain as an important figure to the Olympic movement in Malaysia.
“I bet no one else has better knowledge in the country and internationally,” said Tunku Imran.
“There were some complaints over his management style and methodology, but I never doubted his motives and integrity.”
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A DEFIANT Datuk Sieh Kok Chi has told his critics to put up or shut up.
While admitting he is happy to have defended his position as secretary of the Olympic Council of Malaysia, Kok Chi expressed disappointment with the way the election campaign was handled.
The 74-year-old, who defeated T. Kumar by a whopping 26 majority (62-36) in today’s election, expressed his disappointment certain parties tried to force him to step down.
“It should not have happened in such a way. There was just too much campaigning and politicking recently. I’m really tired of all that,” he said after the adjournment of 32nd OCM Annual General Assembly this afternoon.
“There were many baseless allegations against me. There was no evidence, but my name was dragged through the mud. That makes me feel really disheartened.”
While admitting he is “old” and “staying too long”, Kok Chi insisted no one has the right to tell him when he should leave.
“If I am no longer able to deliver and contribute, I will leave right away, I can assure you of that,” he said.
“I don’t understand why other people have to speak on behalf of me that this will be my last term, they are not my boss. It’s for me to decide.”
Kok Chi also had some words for the newly elected office bearers.
The no-nonsense man said: “I hope they can change their way of doing things. Don’t only keep finding fault, but fail to come up with good proposals (to solve problems).
“I really wish everyone can work towards the accomplishment of some unfinished business and overcome future challenges.”
Meanwhile, OCM President Tan Sri Tunku Imran Tuanku Ja’afar is delighted Kok Chi – a man he hailed as an important asset to OCM – retained his seat.
“His experience is invaluable. He will remain as an important figure to the Olympic movement in Malaysia.
“I bet no one else has better knowledge in the country and internationally,” said Tunku Imran.
“There were some complaints over his management style and methodology, but I never doubted his motives and integrity.”
- See more at: http://www.sports247.my/2013/06/kok-chi-i-shall-not-be-moved/#sthash.UkFQT9IO.dpuf
A DEFIANT Datuk Sieh Kok Chi has told his critics to put up or shut up.
While admitting he is happy to have defended his position as secretary of the Olympic Council of Malaysia, Kok Chi expressed disappointment with the way the election campaign was handled.
The 74-year-old, who defeated T. Kumar by a whopping 26 majority (62-36) in today’s election, expressed his disappointment certain parties tried to force him to step down.
“It should not have happened in such a way. There was just too much campaigning and politicking recently. I’m really tired of all that,” he said after the adjournment of 32nd OCM Annual General Assembly this afternoon.
“There were many baseless allegations against me. There was no evidence, but my name was dragged through the mud. That makes me feel really disheartened.”
While admitting he is “old” and “staying too long”, Kok Chi insisted no one has the right to tell him when he should leave.
“If I am no longer able to deliver and contribute, I will leave right away, I can assure you of that,” he said.
“I don’t understand why other people have to speak on behalf of me that this will be my last term, they are not my boss. It’s for me to decide.”
Kok Chi also had some words for the newly elected office bearers.
The no-nonsense man said: “I hope they can change their way of doing things. Don’t only keep finding fault, but fail to come up with good proposals (to solve problems).
“I really wish everyone can work towards the accomplishment of some unfinished business and overcome future challenges.”
Meanwhile, OCM President Tan Sri Tunku Imran Tuanku Ja’afar is delighted Kok Chi – a man he hailed as an important asset to OCM – retained his seat.
“His experience is invaluable. He will remain as an important figure to the Olympic movement in Malaysia.
“I bet no one else has better knowledge in the country and internationally,” said Tunku Imran.
“There were some complaints over his management style and methodology, but I never doubted his motives and integrity.”
- See more at: http://www.sports247.my/2013/06/kok-chi-i-shall-not-be-moved/#sthash.UkFQT9IO.dpuf

Belgium v New Zealand in pictures











Auatralia v Netherlands in pictures..



















Belgium confirm 2014 World Cup spot

World League Round Three semi-final
Belgium - New Zealand  3-2 (half-time: 2-1)
Tom Boon’s double helped Belgium claim the first place in the final of the World League semi-final in Rotterdam as they held off New Zealand, copper-fastening their 2014 World Cup spot in the process.
Thomas Briels’ delightful little touch in front of Devon Manchester opened the scoring early on as he met a bouncing ball just before the goalkeeper closed in, lifting it up and over him before nestling in the net.
That lead lasted until the 18th minute when Alex Shaw’s powerful ball into the circle was redirected in by Blair Hilton, getting a faint touch whilst in the process of falling and leaving Vincent Vanasch with little time to react.
But Belgium made their move in the second third as Tom Boon rocketed home a high and straight drag flick over Manchester’s head before half-time. He added the third when others dallied in the circle, taking control with a clean strike in the 38th minute. Boon almost had a hat trick with a neat touch behind his back which Manchester did well to block as the Belgians looked well set.
The Blacksticks responded, though, and they were right back in the mix when Andy Hayward fired a low shot to the backboard from a penalty corner. And the same man almost had the equaliser with three minutes to go only for Vanasch to stick out a big toe to keep Belgium just in front.
That save confirmed Belgium were through while New Zealand must now battle in the third place playoff on Sunday.

Australia triumph over Netherlands in 4-3 thriller

World League Round Three – semi-final
Australia – Netherlands 4-3 (h-t: 2-1)
Australia won a battle of corners to see off Rotterdam hosts the Netherlands 4-3 to reach the final of the World League and guarantee their ticket to the 2014 World Cup into the bargain.
It was a thriller throughout with the Aussies never able to get fully free of a Dutch side that kept fighting their way back into the tie. Christopher Ciriello’s second minute drag-flick initially saw a penalty stroke awarded but it was ruled out on referral.
But the set piece expert did not have long to wait until he opened the scoring, dragging home a low bullet past Jaap Stockmann’s stick side. Jeroen Hertzberger levelled with a flick of his own after Jelle Galema’s good work won the corner.
Matt Gohdes, though, gave Australia the half-time lead with a superb effort, ghosting down the right baseline, flipping the ball onto his reverse before sliding the ball under the goalkeeper.
The second equaliser owed more to brute force than finesse as Billy Bakker roofed a brilliantly powerful backhand shot. From 2-2, the game reverted back to a corner shoot-out as Russell Ford got a touch to Kieran Govers low flick to restore his side’s lead for a third time.
Crucially, Govers’ heavily deflected flick with 14 minutes left put Australia two ahead for the first time and while Rogier Hofman did get one back from the injector spot, the Dutch could not find another goal.
It means Australia will play Belgium in Sunday’s final while the Netherlands are into the third place playoff against New Zealand.