Shanmuganathan believes Malaysia ready to take on any team in the world


PETALING JAYA: The national hockey team have had their best preparation – and now, it’s time to deliver.

Three-time Olympian Datuk N. Sri Shanmuganathan (pic) believes Malaysia have every chance to beat Britain and qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games as they have gone through a thorough preparation over the last few months.The men’s team will play world No. 7 and three-time Olympic gold medallists Britain in a two-legged playoff which will be held at the Lee Valley Hockey Stadium in London on Nov 2 and 3.

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