A bunch to stick with

Brighter days ahead: Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal (left) in action against India’s Rajinder Singh during the final. – Bernama

THE Malaysian hockey team’s silver medal in the Asian Games after their final loss to India is still a creditable finish but it can’t hide their disappointment of missing out on an early ticket to the 2028 LA Olympics.

Although the Speedy Tigers had a good campaign overall in Japan, there were still some concerns over whether they can still be a force when the veterans call it a day.