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Olympian Jiwa's twin sons want to play for Australia

KUALA LUMPUR — The saying “a chip off the old block” doubly applies to Malaysia’s hockey Olympian Jiwa Mohan.

His 14-year-old twin sons, Kryshant and Kriish, want to follow in his footsteps. So, it’s two chips off the old block in this case.

And there is a kooky twist. The two boys, who were born in Western Australia, hope to represent the Kookaburras in the Olympics.

If they get to represent Australia, it is a big thing as the Kookaburras are a hockey power, and are Olympic medal contenders.

‘Comeback’ play from Jiwa, Baljit paves the way for Matadors Hockey Club’s MHL debut

KUALA LUMPUR — Former national hockey players Jiwa Mohan and Baljit Singh are set to come out of retirement, joining forces with younger players to help Matadors Hockey Club achieve a top-four finish in next year’s Malaysia Hockey League (MHL).

Making its debut in the top-tier league, Matadors Hockey Club is recognised as one of the fastest-growing hockey academies in Malaysia.

The team will be led by businessman Sarwan Singh, who will also serve as the club manager.

Speaking to Scoop, Sarwan, the younger brother of national hockey head coach Sarjit Singh, confirmed the club’s participation in the MHL and revealed that the squad will also feature top players from Pakistan to bolster its strength.

Jiwa Mohan urges former teammates to lend a hand, lighten MHC’s load

KUALA LUMPUR — Former national hockey player Jiwa Mohan has urged his ex-teammates to help ease the burden on the Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC) by giving back to the sport and developing young talent in the country.

The 43-year-old, who played for the Speedy Tigers from 1998 to 2014, shared his views after his academy, JM Hockey, signed a grassroots exchange partnership with Active Singapore (ActiveSG).

Malaysia yakin cemerlang di Piala Dunia Hoki Masters

KUALA LUMPUR – Skuad hoki atas 40 tahun (40’s) negara bersemangat tinggi untuk mencapai sasaran empat teratas pada penampilan Piala Dunia Hoki Masters 2024 berlangsung di Cape Town, Afrika Selatan dari 12 hingga 21 Oktober ini.

Sandaran terletak di bahu enam bekas pemain kebangsaan yang berpengalaman luas di pentas antarabangsa seperti pasangan adik beradik, Jiwa dan Jivan Mohan yang pernah mengecapi pencapaian bersama Speedy Tigers.

From Desk of Club Manager - Mr Prabhakaran

Re: Veran is going for Coaching Stint and Parventhiren playing in with Limburger Hockey Club, Germany

Veran has been with the club for about 9 years and nevertheless has been an important person who plays major roles in the club.

As for Pavethran, a hard-working player with a good attitude and discipline. He has been with the club since at the age of 13 (about 6 years).

Thank you. Once again, all the best!

Soulful Jiwa

PETALING JAYA: The experience of studying and playing in Perth from 2008 and 2013 exposed former hockey international Jiwa Mohan to a different sports culture abroad and he is now putting his heart and soul into reviving the game in a big way back home.

Jiwa was attached to an Australian company as a mechanical engineer, and started pursuing a Masters degree in business administration (oil and gas) at the Curtin University from 2010-2013 while still part of the national team.