Field Hockey news in Malaysia
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Lalremsiami: from barefoot hockey to Asian Games gold dream
India hockey forward Lalremsiami Hmarzote, 26, grew up playing barefoot on dirt pitches in Kolasib, Mizoram, and left home for the Sports Authority of India academy in Thenzawl. Now a key attacker for India, she is chasing a first Asian Games gold since 1982 at the Aichi-Nagoya Games and wants to build training facilities back in Mizoram.
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Perak beat Terengganu 2-1 to win 14th Razak Cup hockey title
Perak defeated defending champions Terengganu 2-1 in the Razak Cup final at Pandamaran Hockey Stadium in Klang on Sunday, claiming a record 14th men's title. Amirul Haniff Mamat scored twice for Perak, while Selangor edged Kuala Lumpur 3-2 on penalties in the women's final.
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Malaysia lose 2-4 to Pakistan, finish fourth at Junior Asia Cup
Malaysia's junior men's hockey team finished fourth at the 2026 Junior Asia Cup after losing 2-4 to Pakistan in the bronze-medal match in Moqi, China. Malaysia led 2-0 through goals from Adam Ashraf Johari and Shafiq Ammar Fahmi Suzaini before Pakistan fought back with four goals. The final between India and South Korea is played tonight.
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Young Tigress lose to Bangladesh, finish sixth at Asia Junior Cup
Malaysia's junior women's hockey team ended their Asia Junior Cup 2026 campaign in Moqi, China in sixth place after losing to Bangladesh in the fifth-and-sixth classification match. Coach Nasihin Nubli Ibrahim said fitness and physical strength need improvement, and state-level development programmes are important for the 16-year-old players. The failure to reach the semi-finals cost them a ticket to next year's Junior World Cup.
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Malaysia miss Junior World Cup after 2-1 loss to Bangladesh
Malaysia's women's junior hockey team lost 2-1 to Bangladesh in the Junior Asia Cup classification match in Inner Mongolia, China, missing the final Junior World Cup spot. Bangladesh scored through Sharika Rimon and Kona Akter before Irdina Humaira Jeffrey pulled one back. Malaysia ended the tournament without a win, losing all six matches.
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Malaysia juniors lose 1-3 to India, miss Asian Junior Cup final
Malaysia lost 1-3 to India in the Asian Junior Cup 2026 semi-final in Moqi, China, missing out on the final. Coach Nor Saiful Zaini Nasiruddin said his side failed to convert chances, including a penalty corner and a penalty stroke. Malaysia next face Pakistan in the third-fourth placing match at 2.15pm Sunday Malaysian time.
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Carolan confident Speedy Tigers can reach 2026 Asian Games final
National hockey coach Brendon Carolan believes his Speedy Tigers squad can reach the final of the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games and secure a ticket to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. He said the team has shown improvement in its playing pattern and defence over the past two and a half months, and is targeting wins over Pakistan and China to top Group B.
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National men's hockey squad told ranking no longer matters at Asian Games
National team management committee chairman Datuk Ahmad Najmi Razak said ranking is no longer the measure for Malaysia's men's hockey squad at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. He said the players must win every group match to chase gold, acknowledging India are favourites but believing Malaysia can spring a surprise.
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Speedy Tigers need group title, Tigress target Asian Games semis
Speedy Tigers coach Brendon Carolan says the national men's hockey team must first win Group B, focusing on matches against Pakistan and China, before chasing a final spot at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games. The women's squad, Malaysian Tigress, are targeted to at least reach the semi-finals, with coach CR Kumar saying they must beat either China or South Korea.
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MHC tells national hockey players to ignore negative social media posts
At a press conference at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday, Malaysian Hockey Confederation deputy president Datuk Ahmad Najmi Abdul Razak urged national players to ignore negative social media comments and focus on the Asian Games. MHC has set a top-four target for the women's team, coached by C. R. Kumar, who has introduced a tougher strength and conditioning programme.
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Carolan under pressure as Malaysia name Asian Games hockey squad
Malaysia Hockey Confederation wants the national men's team in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games final, where gold earns a place at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Coach Brendon Carolan named his squad at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Friday after Malaysia finished last among 16 teams at the World Cup in Belgium. Defender Syed Syafiq Syed Cholan was replaced by Che Nur Aqilrullah Che Khairuzi Anwar due to a hamstring injury.
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Malaysia women's junior hockey team out of Asia Cup after 1-0 loss to South Korea
Malaysia's national women's junior hockey team were knocked out of the 2026 Women's Junior Asia Cup after losing 1-0 to South Korea in the quarter-finals. Jung Sebhin scored the only goal from a penalty stroke in the 50th minute. The Young Tigresses will play Bangladesh in the fifth-sixth place classification match on Saturday.
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Malaysia juniors chase best finish at Moqi hockey meet
National junior men's hockey coach Nor Saiful Zaini Nasiruddin wants his players to keep chasing the best possible finish at the Asia Junior Hockey Championship in Moqi, China. Malaysia have already sealed a place at next year's Junior World Cup after finishing second in Group B, and face defending champions India in the semi-finals tomorrow.
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St Paul's Seremban honours five hockey Olympians at centenary reunion
St Paul's Institution in Seremban held its Old Paulians' Association centenary reunion on Sept 5, where five former students who became Malaysian hockey Olympians were given legacy recognition certificates and plaques. Franco D'Cruz, 79, accepted the award for himself and for his 1972 Munich teammate Brian Sta Maria, 76, who was in hospital. Stephen Van Huizen, Gary Fidelis and Suriaghandi Suppiah were also honoured.
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Malaysia beat China 1-0, reach Junior Asia Cup semis and qualify for 2027 Junior World Cup
Malaysia's national junior hockey team defeated hosts China 1-0 in Moqi, China, to finish second in Group B and advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup. The win also secured their automatic qualification for the 2027 Junior World Cup in India. They will face India in the semi-finals on Friday.
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Malaysia lose 5-0 to Japan, finish last in Junior Asia Cup group
Malaysia's junior women's field hockey team suffered a 5-0 defeat to Japan in Inner Mongolia, finishing last in their Junior Asia Cup group. Despite the loss, they will face South Korea in the quarter-finals. Coach Nasihin Nubli hopes his players can bounce back.
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India's hockey teams revert to blue jerseys for Asian Games after orange kit backlash
India's men's and women's field hockey teams will wear their traditional blue jerseys at the Asian Games starting Sept 19 in Nagoya-Aichi, following criticism of their orange kits at the recent World Cup. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey confirmed the decision at a send-off event in New Delhi, saying saffron will now be the second colour.
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Malaysia lose 2-5 to Pakistan in Asian Junior Hockey Cup
Malaysia's junior men's hockey team lost 2-5 to Pakistan in their third Group B match of the 2026 Asian Junior Cup. They must now beat China in their final group game to advance to the semi-finals.