Malaysia face uphill task to qualify for Tokyo Games


(From left) Malaysia manager Stephan can Huizen, Malaysia coach Roelant Oltmans, Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal, Malaysia goalkeeping coach Nasihin Nubli, MHC deputy president Prof. Dato’ Dr Shamala Subramaniam, Malaysia assistant coach Mohd Amin Rahim, MHC independent member Datuk Ahmad Najmi Abdul Razak, Malaysia goalkeeper S. Kumar and Malaysia captain Mohd Sukri Mutalib pose for the cameras after the draw.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian hockey team will face a gargantuan task to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

According to the draw that was held last night, the side led by Roelant Oltmans will have to play seventh-ranked Britain in the two-legged playoff qualifiers, that will be held from Nov 1-3 at the Lee Valley Hockey Stadium in London, England.

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