FIVE Malaysian’s vying for positions in the Asian Hockey Federation
(AHF) will have to wait for another day, as acting president Tan Sri P.
Alagendra refused to hand the nominations list even though entries
closed on Wednesday.
When contacted yesterday, Alagendra said
there is no hurry to release the nominations: “Why should I release the
nomination list today?
“I will do it in the next few days,” was his curt reply.
When pushed further, as five Malaysian’s were eagerly awaiting he said: “Ok, I will release it tomorrow (today).”
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Tengku Abdullah Sultan
Ahmad Shah has been nominated for the president’s post but even after
nominations closed, he is in the dark if there is a challenger or he has
won unopposed.
With the demise of AHF president Sultan Azlan Shah
who had served from 1990, Tengku Abdullah stood to try and keep the
throne in Malaysia.
MHC senior vice president Nur Azmi Ahmad will
stand for the vice-president’s post, while MHC vice presidents Manjit
Majid Abdullah and AHF incumbents S. Shamala and Datuk Rahim Ariff will
go for the council members post.
For the record, Shamala received the second highest vote four years ago, while Rahim will be defending his seat.
Incumbent secretary general Alagendra will vacate his post as the new
AHF constitution only allows for those below the age of 70 to stand for
elections.
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Terengganu-Forces Div 2 final
TERENGGANU whitewashed Kelantan 8-2 to emerge tops in Division Two of the 52nd Razak Cup in Kuantan yesterday.
They will now play Armed Forces in the final on Sunday. Forces beat Perlis 2-1 to finish runners-up in Division Two.
Even though the score looks impressive, Terengganu almost faltered after taking a 2-0 lead as Kelantan charged back to draw level at 2-2 before losing steam and letting in six more goals.
Terengganu were demoted after finishing last in Division One last season: “We are looking for a promotion into Division One again, and are here to win all matches.
“Even though we beat Forces 7-1 in the pool match, I believe the final will not be as easy, but we have enough calibre players to challenge for the title and promotion,” said Terengganu coach Sarjit Singh.
RESULTS: Division Two: Terengganu 8 Kelantan 2; Force 2 Perlis 1; Kedah x Police x.
TODAY: Division One Semi-finals: Perak v Malacca (8pm, Pitch I); Pahang v Kuala Lumpur (8pm, Pitch II).
They will now play Armed Forces in the final on Sunday. Forces beat Perlis 2-1 to finish runners-up in Division Two.
Even though the score looks impressive, Terengganu almost faltered after taking a 2-0 lead as Kelantan charged back to draw level at 2-2 before losing steam and letting in six more goals.
Terengganu were demoted after finishing last in Division One last season: “We are looking for a promotion into Division One again, and are here to win all matches.
“Even though we beat Forces 7-1 in the pool match, I believe the final will not be as easy, but we have enough calibre players to challenge for the title and promotion,” said Terengganu coach Sarjit Singh.
RESULTS: Division Two: Terengganu 8 Kelantan 2; Force 2 Perlis 1; Kedah x Police x.
TODAY: Division One Semi-finals: Perak v Malacca (8pm, Pitch I); Pahang v Kuala Lumpur (8pm, Pitch II).
Hafizuddin steers Pahang
Hafizuddin Desa scored a brace to
steer Pahang to a 6-2 win over Negri Sembilan in Group A to seal a
place in the Division One semi-finals of the Razak Cup in Kuantan
yesterday.
The hosts finished runners-up in the group with two
wins and a defeat. They lost 2-1 to defending champions Perak in the
opening match before they bounced back to beat Selangor 3-1.
Pahang will play against Group B champions Kuala
Lumpur in the semi-finals tomorrow. KL topped the group with a 3-1 win
over Malacca.
The other semi-finals match is between Group A champions Perak against Malacca.
Hafizuddin was on target for Pahang in the 48th and 57th minutes.
Sallehin Ghani (21st), Haziq Fawwaz Ramli (41st),
Ismail Abu (44th) and Hairul Nizam Abdul Rani (70th) scored the other
goals for Pahang.
G. Kavin Kartik (16th) and Zabad Rosly (53rd) scored for Negri.
Pahang coach Izwan Suhardi said he had to field
reserve goalkeeper Amirul Yusuf in place of injured Safiuddin Sharom and
the subsitute keeper never let him down.
"Amirul was in top form for making a number of
brilliant saves. Defender M. Vizayan was also nursing a knee injury but
we still ll qualified for the semi-finals," said Izwan.
Perak top Group A by come back from a goal down to hold Selangor to a 2-2 draw.
RESULTS
Division One
Group A: N. Sembilan 2 Pahang 6, Perak 2 Selangor 2
Group B: K. Lumpur 3 Malacca 1, Penang 7 Johor 3
TODAY’S FIXTURES
DIVISION TWO
Terengganu vs Kelantan (6pm, Pitch 1)
A. Force vs Perlis (6pm, Pitch 2)
Kedah vs Police (8pm, Pitch 1.
Monday, August 18, 2014
Terengganu set to sail away in Div Two
TERENGGANU claimed their third straight win in Division Two of the Razak Cup when they beat Perlis 5-2 in Kuantan yesterday.
After beating Armed Forces 7-1 and Police 4-1, Terengganu look set to walk away with the title.
Faizal Saari (23rd), Baljit Singh Sarjab (28th), kamarul Anuar (31st, 57th) and Syamiru Aiman (69th) delivered for Terengganu yesterday.
And the Perlis goals were scored by Azroy Azeman (44th) and Yunus Hussin (67th).
Terengganu next play Kedah and Kelantan and look set to top Division Two and play in the final against the runners-up.
RESULTS: Division One A: Selangor x Pahang x, Negri Sembilan x Perak x.
Division Two: Kedah 0 Armed Forces 5, Kelantan 1 Police 2, Perlis 2 Terengganu 5.
TODAY: Divison One B: Kuala Lumpur v Johor (8pm, Pitch I); Malacca v Penang (8pm, Pitch II).
Division Two: Kelantan v Perlis (4pm, Pitch I); Police v Forces (6pm, Pitch I); Terengganu v Kedah (8pm, Pitch II).
TOMORROW: Division One A: Negri v Pahang (6pm, Pitch I); Perak v Selangor (6pm, Pitch II).
Group B: Kuala Lumpur v Malacca (8pm, Pitch I); Penang v Johor (8pm, Pitch II).
THURSDAY: Division Two: Terengganu v Kelantan (6pm, Pitch I); Forces v Perlis (6pm, Pitch II); Kedah v Police (8pm, Pitch I).
After beating Armed Forces 7-1 and Police 4-1, Terengganu look set to walk away with the title.
Faizal Saari (23rd), Baljit Singh Sarjab (28th), kamarul Anuar (31st, 57th) and Syamiru Aiman (69th) delivered for Terengganu yesterday.
And the Perlis goals were scored by Azroy Azeman (44th) and Yunus Hussin (67th).
Terengganu next play Kedah and Kelantan and look set to top Division Two and play in the final against the runners-up.
RESULTS: Division One A: Selangor x Pahang x, Negri Sembilan x Perak x.
Division Two: Kedah 0 Armed Forces 5, Kelantan 1 Police 2, Perlis 2 Terengganu 5.
TODAY: Divison One B: Kuala Lumpur v Johor (8pm, Pitch I); Malacca v Penang (8pm, Pitch II).
Division Two: Kelantan v Perlis (4pm, Pitch I); Police v Forces (6pm, Pitch I); Terengganu v Kedah (8pm, Pitch II).
TOMORROW: Division One A: Negri v Pahang (6pm, Pitch I); Perak v Selangor (6pm, Pitch II).
Group B: Kuala Lumpur v Malacca (8pm, Pitch I); Penang v Johor (8pm, Pitch II).
THURSDAY: Division Two: Terengganu v Kelantan (6pm, Pitch I); Forces v Perlis (6pm, Pitch II); Kedah v Police (8pm, Pitch I).
Tengku Abdullah to quit MHC in November...
MALAYSIAN Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah will not seek re-election for another term when the Annual General Meeting is held in November.
However, he is looking to jump onto a bigger ship, as he eyes the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) presidents post on Aug 31.
He made the stand yesterday after MHC held their council meeting to discuss about amendments to their constitution.
“I will not stand for MHC elections in November and this is an early notice to would be candidate(s) who are interested to take over the helm of MHC.
“Yes, I am disappointed with some of the resent happenings (Malaysia doing badly in the World Cup as well as Commonwealth Games) but my decision is not solely based on that.
“I have informed the council many times of my intention in the past, but if there is good news from the Asian Games, like a gold medal, I may re-consider my decision,” said Tengku Abdullah.
He has been at the helm of MHC since Nov 2008, and under him, the Confederation has had a good time filling up its coffers, and the juniors have done well while the seniors qualified for the World Cup after 12 years.
The MHC council, however, were unanimous in wanting him to stay on.
“The council members still want him to helm hockey and this is a unanimous decision, as we try and coax Tengku Abdullah to stay on for another term,” said MHC senior vice president S. Shamala.
When asked if he has a replacement in mind: “No, I don’t have anybody in mind, but the person must have a big heart and deep pockets.”
There were whispers that Tengku Abdullah will hold a discussion with his possible successor after the council meeting yesterday but he neither confirmed nor denied about it.
“News travels fast around here, but no, I don’t have a successor in mind.
As for the AHF elections, nominations close on Aug 20, and the MHC have nominated Tengku Abdullah and at present it looks like he will be challenged by a candidate from Pakistan.
“I am not jumping ship, just looking to move to a bigger ship which is the AHF.”
With the demise of long-serving president Sultan Azlan Shah who had served from 1990, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah will try to keep the AHF throne in Malaysia.
MHC senior vice president Nur Azmi Ahmad will stand for the vice-president’s post, while MHC vice presidents’ Manjit Majid Abdullah; and AHF incumbents S. Shamala and Datuk Rahim Ariff will go for the council members post.
For the record, Shamala received the second highest vote four years ago, while Rahim will be defending his seat.
However, he is looking to jump onto a bigger ship, as he eyes the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) presidents post on Aug 31.
He made the stand yesterday after MHC held their council meeting to discuss about amendments to their constitution.
“I will not stand for MHC elections in November and this is an early notice to would be candidate(s) who are interested to take over the helm of MHC.
“Yes, I am disappointed with some of the resent happenings (Malaysia doing badly in the World Cup as well as Commonwealth Games) but my decision is not solely based on that.
“I have informed the council many times of my intention in the past, but if there is good news from the Asian Games, like a gold medal, I may re-consider my decision,” said Tengku Abdullah.
He has been at the helm of MHC since Nov 2008, and under him, the Confederation has had a good time filling up its coffers, and the juniors have done well while the seniors qualified for the World Cup after 12 years.
The MHC council, however, were unanimous in wanting him to stay on.
“The council members still want him to helm hockey and this is a unanimous decision, as we try and coax Tengku Abdullah to stay on for another term,” said MHC senior vice president S. Shamala.
When asked if he has a replacement in mind: “No, I don’t have anybody in mind, but the person must have a big heart and deep pockets.”
There were whispers that Tengku Abdullah will hold a discussion with his possible successor after the council meeting yesterday but he neither confirmed nor denied about it.
“News travels fast around here, but no, I don’t have a successor in mind.
As for the AHF elections, nominations close on Aug 20, and the MHC have nominated Tengku Abdullah and at present it looks like he will be challenged by a candidate from Pakistan.
“I am not jumping ship, just looking to move to a bigger ship which is the AHF.”
With the demise of long-serving president Sultan Azlan Shah who had served from 1990, Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah will try to keep the AHF throne in Malaysia.
MHC senior vice president Nur Azmi Ahmad will stand for the vice-president’s post, while MHC vice presidents’ Manjit Majid Abdullah; and AHF incumbents S. Shamala and Datuk Rahim Ariff will go for the council members post.
For the record, Shamala received the second highest vote four years ago, while Rahim will be defending his seat.
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