Speedy Tigers’ return to form earns praise from coach Arulselvaraj


Well done: The Speedy Tigers celebrating after beating Japan 3-1. — AHF/Hockey India

PETALING JAYA: A. Arulselvaraj praised the Speedy Tigers for the positive response to their mauling at the hands of hosts India in the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) in Chennai.

The national hockey team had lost 0-5 to world No. 4 India in their third round-robin match on Sunday but bounced back strongly to beat Japan 3-1 a day later to seal their spot in the semi-finals.

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