Hattrick of firsts

By S. SAKTESH

All together now: Team captain Akhimullah Anuar Esook taking a wefie with his teammates after they thrashed Indonesia 7-3 in the hockey 5s final. — MUHAMAD SHAHRIL ROSLI/The Star

BANGKOK: Captain Akhimullah Anuar Esook was named the best player in the Hockey 5s World Cup last year.

And he showed why when he led the national team to Malaysia’s first gold of the SEA Games yesterday after a flawless run.

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