The Malaysia men's national field hockey team (nicknamed Speedy Tigers) represents Malaysia in international field hockey competitions. As of August 2023, the team is ranked 9th in the world, and 2nd in Asia, by the International Hockey Federation. [2] The governing body for the sports is the Malaysian Hockey Confederation.
Hockey has a long-standing history in Malaysia, with the first formal match taking place in Kuala Lumpur on November 30, 1898, between Harris' XI and Whitley's XI, just 12 years after the first regulated game was played in England in 1886. [3] Malaysia's first international game occurred in 1932 against the Indian Olympic squad, who had recently clinched Olympic gold. Predictably, the visitors emerged victorious with a 7-0 scoreline. Malaysia formed a national hockey body in 1947, and in 1956, they represented Malaya (as it was then known) at the Melbourne Olympics, finishing ninth. Their most notable Olympic performance to date was at the 1972 Games, where they secured eighth place and recorded victories against Spain and Argentina.
Malaysia has qualified for the Hockey World Cup on seven occasions, including the most recent edition. Their best finish to date was in 1975 when they hosted the tournament and achieved a remarkable fourth-place finish, which included a 2-1 victory over the Netherlands. [4]
In recent years, the Malaysian national hockey team has faced challenges in maintaining their past success. They have struggled to replicate their previous achievements at major international tournaments. However, the team has remained competitive in the Asian region.
The crown jewel of Malaysian hockey is the annual Sultan Azlan Shah tournament, held in Kuala Lumpur. Named after the ninth King of Malaysia, Sultan Azlan Shah, a devoted hockey enthusiast, this invitation-only event has been a key highlight since 1983, becoming an annual affair in 2003. In 2022, Malaysia won their first Sultan Azlan Shah Cup after defeating South Korea 3-2. [5]
Kuala Lumpur had the honor of hosting the first Commonwealth Games to include hockey as a sport in 1998. Malaysia's national team showcased their talent by securing a silver medal, narrowly losing 4-0 to Australia in the final. Another significant achievement was Malaysia's hosting of the 2002 World Cup, which featured 16 nations, making it the only single World Cup to adopt this format. This edition also permitted squads of 18 players instead of the usual 16, accommodating the hot and humid conditions. [6]
Malaysia has also played host to the Junior World Cup three times, with the most recent occurrence in 2009. Although Malaysia has achieved fourth place on four occasions, they continue to strive for further success in this prestigious tournament. [7]
The Malaysian national hockey team continues to strive for success and aims to regain its past glory in international field hockey. The team's development and performance are supported by the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) and its efforts to promote the sport at various levels, including grassroots development and talent identification programs.
A red box around the year indicates tournaments played within Malaysia and best results"
Summer Olympics | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
1956 | Ninth place | ||||||
1960 | did not qualify | ||||||
1964 | Ninth place | ||||||
1968 | Fifteenth place | ||||||
1972 | Eighth place | ||||||
1976 | Ninth place | ||||||
1980 | did not participate | ||||||
1984 | Eleventh place | ||||||
1988 | did not qualify | ||||||
1992 | Ninth place | ||||||
1996 | Eleventh place | ||||||
2000 | Eleventh place | ||||||
2004 | did not qualify | ||||||
2008 | did not qualify | ||||||
2012 | did not qualify | ||||||
2016 | did not qualify | ||||||
2020 | did not qualify | ||||||
2024 | did not qualify |
World Cup | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
1971 | did not qualify | ||||||
1973 | Eleventh place | ||||||
1975 | Fourth place | ||||||
1978 | Tenth place | ||||||
1982 | Tenth place | ||||||
1986 | did not qualify | ||||||
1990 | did not qualify | ||||||
1994 | did not qualify | ||||||
1998 | Eleventh place | ||||||
2002 | Eighth place | ||||||
2006 | did not qualify | ||||||
2010 | did not qualify | ||||||
2014 | Twelfth place | ||||||
2018 | Fifteenth place | ||||||
2023 | Thirteenth place |
Asian Games | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
1958 | Fourth place | ||||||
1962 | |||||||
1966 | Fourth place | ||||||
1970 | Fourth place | ||||||
1974 | |||||||
1978 | |||||||
1982 | |||||||
1986 | Fourth place | ||||||
1990 | |||||||
1994 | Fifth place | ||||||
1998 | Fifth place | ||||||
2002 | |||||||
2006 | Sixth place | ||||||
2010 | |||||||
2014 | Fourth place | ||||||
2018 | |||||||
2022 | Sixth place |
Asia Cup | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
1982 | Fourth place | ||||||
1985 | Fifth place | ||||||
1989 | Sixth place | ||||||
1993 | Fourth place | ||||||
1999 | Fourth place | ||||||
2003 | Fifth place | ||||||
2007 | Third place | ||||||
2009 | Fourth place | ||||||
2013 | Fourth place | ||||||
2017 | Runner-up | ||||||
2022 | Runner-up |
Asian Champions Trophy record | |||||||||
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Year | Host | Position | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | |
2011 | Ordos, China | 3rd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 12 | |
2012 | Doha, Qatar | 3rd | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 11 | |
2013 | Kakamigahara, Japan | 3rd | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 12 | |
2016 | Kuantan, Malaysia | 3rd | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 8 | |
2018 | Muscat, Oman | 3rd | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 10 | |
2021 | Dhaka, Bangladesh | Withdrew | |||||||
2023 | Chennai, India | 2nd | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 14 | |
2024 | Hulunbuir, China | Qualified | |||||||
Total | 2nd place | 38 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 111 | 68 |
Commonwealth Games | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
1998 | |||||||
2006 | |||||||
2010 | Eighth place | ||||||
2014 | Seventh place | ||||||
2018 | Fifth place | ||||||
2022 | Withdrew |
FIH Hockey World League | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
2012–13 | Eleventh place | ||||||
2014–15 | Twelfth place | ||||||
2016–17 | Ninth place |
FIH Hockey Nations Cup | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
2022 | Fourth place | ||||||
2023–24 | Seventh place |
Champions Trophy | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
1993 | Sixth place | ||||||
2007 | Eighth place |
Champions Challenge | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
2001 | Fourth place | ||||||
2003 | Sixth place | ||||||
2011 | Fifth place | ||||||
2012 | Fourth place | ||||||
2014 | Third place |
Champions Challenge II | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
2009 | Fourth place |
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
1983 | Fourth place | ||||||
1985 | |||||||
1987 | Fourth place | ||||||
1994 | Fourth place | ||||||
1999 | |||||||
2000 | Fourth place | ||||||
2007 | |||||||
2008 | Seventh place | ||||||
2009 | |||||||
2010 | Fourth place | ||||||
2011 | Seventh place | ||||||
2012 | Sixth place | ||||||
2013 | |||||||
2014 | |||||||
2015 | Sixth place | ||||||
2016 | Fourth place | ||||||
2017 | Fifth place | ||||||
2018 | Fourth place | ||||||
2019 | |||||||
2022 | |||||||
2024 | Fourth place |
Asean Cup | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
2009 | |||||||
2011 |
SEA Games | |||||||
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Year | Round | ||||||
1971 | |||||||
1973 | |||||||
1975 | |||||||
1977 | |||||||
1979 | |||||||
1981 | Hockey not featured | ||||||
1983 | |||||||
1985 | Hockey not featured | ||||||
1987 | |||||||
1989 | |||||||
1991 | Hockey not featured | ||||||
1993 | |||||||
1995 | |||||||
1997 | |||||||
1999 | |||||||
2001 | |||||||
2003 | Hockey not featured | ||||||
2005 | Hockey not featured | ||||||
2007 | |||||||
2009 | Hockey not featured | ||||||
2011 | Hockey not featured | ||||||
2013 | |||||||
2015 | |||||||
2017 | |||||||
2019 | Hockey not featured | ||||||
2021 | Hockey not featured | ||||||
2023 |
The following 18 players were named on 29 December 2022 for the 2023 World Cup in Bhubaneswar and Rourkela, India from 13 to 29 January 2023. [8] [9]
Head coach: Arul Selvaraj
No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club |
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2 | MF | Najib Hassan | 20 February 1995 | 51 | Tenaga Nasional Berhad |
4 | FW | Ramadan Rosli | 1 April 1991 | 92 | |
6 | DF | Marhan Jalil (Captain) | 5 March 1990 | 278 | Terengganu |
8 | MF | Ashran Hamsani | 20 April 1995 | 50 | Maybank |
10 | FW | Faizal Saari | 13 January 1991 | 266 | Schaerweijde |
12 | DF | Aminudin Zain | 23 May 1995 | 11 | |
13 | MF | Firhan Ashari | 9 March 1993 | 186 | Tenaga Nasional Berhad |
15 | FW | Shello Silverius | 3 April 1999 | 20 | Terengganu |
17 | DF | Razie Rahim | 25 August 1987 | 306 | Maybank |
18 | MF | Faiz Jali | 18 February 1992 | 191 | Tenaga Nasional Berhad |
19 | GK | Adrian Albert | 19 February 1997 | 10 | UiTM HA |
20 | MF | Azuan Hassan | 16 February 1994 | 174 | Maybank |
21 | GK | Hafizuddin Othman | 7 January 1992 | 85 | Terengganu |
22 | FW | Norsyafiq Sumantri | 17 June 1996 | 86 | Tenaga Nasional Berhad |
25 | DF | Najmi Farizal | 4 April 1995 | 102 | Maybank |
26 | FW | Shahril Saabah | 28 March 1994 | 148 | Tenaga Nasional Berhad |
28 | DF | Zulpidaus Mizun | 13 June 1996 | 26 | UiTM HA |
29 | DF | Azmirul Azahar | 5 May 2000 | 11 | |
28 | Shahmie Irfan Suhaimi | 9 May 2002 | 4 |
The following players have been called up for the national team in the last 12 months.
Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Club | Latest call-up | |
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GK | Mohd Mat | 18 September 1997 | 1 | 2022 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup | ||
DF | Syarman Mat | 15 July 2001 | 3 | 2022 FIH Hockey Nations Cup | ||
DF | Syafiq Hassan | 23 January 1999 | 15 | Maybank | 2022 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup | |
DF | Syed Cholan | 12 May 1995 | 95 | Tenaga Nasional Berhad | 2022 Asia Cup | |
DF | Arif Syafie | 22 January 2000 | 16 | Terengganu | v. Australia, 28 April 2022 | |
MF | Aiman Rozemi | 19 July 1996 | 126 | Tenaga Nasional Berhad | 2022 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup | |
FW | Azrai Aizad | 3 October 1999 | 51 | Tenaga Nasional Berhad | 2022 FIH Hockey Nations Cup | |
FW | Tengku Nasrul Ikmal | 24 February 2001 | 12 | Tenaga Nasional Berhad | 2022 FIH Hockey Nations Cup | |
FW | Muhajir Abdu | 6 April 2000 | 1 | Maybank | v. Australia, 26 April 2022 |
# | Player | Caps | Career |
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1 | Kuhan Shanmuganathan | 330 [10] | 1994–2007 |
2 | Chua Boon Huat | 337 [11] | 1998–2013 |
3 | Azlan Misron | 350 | 2002– |
4 | Nor Saiful Zaini | 329 [12] | 1985–2001 |
5 | Mirnawan Nawawi | 327 [13] | 1989–2002 |
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