Veteran Syafiq welcomes big Nations Cup responsibility


Specialist: Syafiq (left) scored four goals, all from penalty corners, in five matches during Malaysia’s recent tour of Australia.

PETALING JAYA: Malaysian hockey defender Syed Mohd Syafiq Syed Cholan has been granted with a heavy responsibility. But he is welcoming it with pride, experience, and a steady sense of duty.

The 30-year-old penalty corner specialist will be one of the key players for the Speedy Tigers in the upcoming FIH Nations Cup in Kuala Lumpur, which begins on June 15.

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