A proud pioneer’s journey


Great honour: Michael (centre) with Australia’s Bill Seib (right) and then MHC president Yang diPertuan Agong Sultan Azlan Shah in 1990.

PETALING JAYA: Long before overseas tours, professional contracts, and the modern hockey leagues, players like Michael Arulraj played purely for pride, passion, and country.

As the former national hockey player and coach celebrates his 88th birthday this Friday, Michael stands as one of the pioneers who laid the foundation for Malaysian hockey’s rise on the international stage.

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