Speedy Tigers aim to roar back after costly stumbles


Champions!: The Belgium players celebrating with the trophy after beating India in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup final. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: National hockey team head coach Sarjit Singh remains confident that Malaysia can bounce back and deliver a strong performance at the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Despite ending their Sultan Azlan Shah Cup campaign in fourth place again, Sarjit hopes that the team can turn things around before the qualifiers take place from Feb 28-March 8.

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