THE Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) showed their brotherhood of 30 countries yesterday at their congress in Kuala Lumpur when all posts were won unposed.
When nominations closed on Aug 21, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah became the AHF president unopposed, and so did incumbent treasurer Fumio Ogura of Japan.
And yesterday, a multitude of withdrawals saw only five vice president’s and 10 council members remaining, hence no need for the members to cast their ballots as it was the magical numbers needed.
For Malaysia, Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad and Manjit Majid Abdullah withdrew their nominations, while incumbent council members S. Shamala and Datuk Rahim Ariff were returned unopposed.
Outgoing acting president Tan Sri P. Alagendra, who served as AHF secretary general for 18 years vacated his seat with dignity as FIH president Leandro Negre was present to bestow him with a special award.
Alagendra was also made into an AHF honorary president for life.
“First of all I would need to get a better idea about the strength of the AHF, after which the priority would be to make the region stronger as Asia is now far behind Europe and Oceania.
“There is plenty to do to take Asian teams into the top six in the world, and also help countries which are still at a development state,” said Tengku Abdullah.
He is also the FA of Malaysia as well as Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president. Tengku Abdullah is also a member of the FIH Executive Board.
“I still stand by my decision now to seek re-election (in November) as the MHC president and I have a few names as replacement, but can’t reveal them at this juncture.
“Also, by becoming the AHF president, I become an automatic FIH EB member so I will request the FIH to name another Asian candidate into their EB to take over my elected position,” said Tengku Abdullah.
AHF Vice Presidents: Chaiyapak Siriwat (Thai), Seksenbayez Berikkazy (Kaz), Narinder Batra (Ind), Rana Mujahid Ali (Pak), Shin Jung Hee (S Kor).
Council members: Datuk Rahim Ariff (Mas), S. Shamala (Mas), Mathavan Devadas (Sing), Bahram Shafie (Irn), Akhrat Rasool (Pak), Sumith Edirisinghe (S Lanka), Zuhair Alajmi (Oman), Abdur Rashid Sikder (Bang), Li Gao Chao (Ch), Masako kamisuki (Jpn).
Sunday, August 31, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Merdeka Day D-Day..
FOUR Malaysian’s will face their destiny on Merdeka Day, as they will be strongly challenged for the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) posts they will be standing for in Kuala Lumpur Sunday.
While Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah won unopposed as AHF president when nominations closed on Aug 21, MHC vice president’s Nur Azmi Ahmad, S. Shamala, Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad and Datuk Rahim Ariff will go through the motions.
The other unopposed winner is incumbent treasurer Fumio Ogura of Japan.
Tengku Abdullah is also an International Hockey Fed eration (FIH) Executive Board member as well as president of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHF).
Twelve hopefuls will battle for the vice-president’s posts, while the elections for council members, 10 in total, will see 18 individuals vying for positions.
“We have been doing our rounds to garner support, and the feedback has been good for all four Malaysian’s,” said Manjit Abdullah.
Nur Azmi and Shamala have been nominated for the veeps posts, as well as for the council positions with Rahim..
Shamala and Rahim are incumbent council members.
Tan Sri P. Alagendra, who has been AHF secretary general for 16 years, will vacate his post as it has been replaced by a CEO position which will be helmed by Tayyab Ikram of Macau.
Alagendra is expected to be honoured for his contributions Sunday.
While Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah won unopposed as AHF president when nominations closed on Aug 21, MHC vice president’s Nur Azmi Ahmad, S. Shamala, Datuk Nur Azmi Ahmad and Datuk Rahim Ariff will go through the motions.
The other unopposed winner is incumbent treasurer Fumio Ogura of Japan.
Tengku Abdullah is also an International Hockey Fed eration (FIH) Executive Board member as well as president of the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHF).
Twelve hopefuls will battle for the vice-president’s posts, while the elections for council members, 10 in total, will see 18 individuals vying for positions.
“We have been doing our rounds to garner support, and the feedback has been good for all four Malaysian’s,” said Manjit Abdullah.
Nur Azmi and Shamala have been nominated for the veeps posts, as well as for the council positions with Rahim..
Shamala and Rahim are incumbent council members.
Tan Sri P. Alagendra, who has been AHF secretary general for 16 years, will vacate his post as it has been replaced by a CEO position which will be helmed by Tayyab Ikram of Macau.
Alagendra is expected to be honoured for his contributions Sunday.
Monday, August 25, 2014
Inspector Kelvinder handcuffed...
FOREMER national player Kelvinder Singh tied the the knot with Remita Kaur at the Tanjung Rambutan Gurdwara on Saturday.
Congrats Inspector Sahab...
Title number 8 for Perak..
PERAK defended their Razak Cup Division One title when they beat hosts Pahang 4-3 in Kuantan yesterday.
And in Division Two Terengganu gained promotion to Division One when they hammered Armed Forces 5-1.
Selangor will be relegated to Division Two next season as they lost
4-3 to Johor in the Division One seventh-eighth placing match.
Perak won the other titles in 1966, 1973, 1985, 1987, 1990 (joint champions with Forces), 1992 and 2013.
RESULTS:
Division One: Final: Perak 4 Pahang 3; Third-Fourth: Malacca 1 Kuala
Lumpur 2; Fifth-Sixth: Negri 1 Penang 4; Seventh-Eighth: Johor 4
Selangor 3.
Division Two: Final: Terengganu 5 Armed Forces 1;Third-Fourth -- Perlis 2 Police 4.
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