Champions Trophy is off – so skipper calls it quits


KUALA LUMPUR: Siti Noor Amarina Ruhani (pic) has been the pillar of the national women’s hockey team for years, having featured in four Asian Games, four Common-wealth Games and with three SEA Games gold medals in her cabinet.

But she has now called it a day, no thanks to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Penang defender and penalty corner specialist has decided to retire after 16 years of national service.

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