KUALA LUMPUR: The victorious national hockey squad that created history by winning the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup for the first time in the tournament’s 39-year history are expected to be rewarded soon.
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal, who was full of praise for the feat achieved by coach A. Arulselvaraj’s charges, said the incentives were there but he would have to put forward the proposal to the executive board of the confederation.
“The incentives are there, I just have to extend the idea to the executive board because I cannot make the decision by myself,” said Subahan.
“Once all the committees agree, we will organise a function to celebrate the victory of the Speedy Tigers.”
In the final played at the Azlan Shah Hockey Stadium in Ipoh, Perak, on Thursday, Malaysia edged defending champions South Korea 3-2 to lift their maiden title since the tournament’s inception in 1983.
Malaysia’s best achievements earlier were five runners-up spots in 1985, 2007, 2009, 2013 and 2014.
The win was also sweet revenge for the 1-2 defeat to the Koreans in May, which dashed Malaysia’s hopes of winning the Asia Cup in Jakarta. — Bernama
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