Men’s hockey team set to make Podium Programme after reaching WC


Enlightening: Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin looking at an Olympic torch with Olympic Council of Malaysia president Tunku Tan Sri Imran Tuanku Ja’afar yesterday. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: It looks like the national men’s hockey team are set to make the Podium Programme after qualifying for next year’s World Cup in Bhubaneswar, India.

“It’s a big achievement for the national men’s team after failing to qualify for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics last year. We will consider them for the Podium Programme,” said Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

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