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New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Different strokes from Jiwa's three children
KUALA LUMPUR: Jiwa Mohan has three children and all of them are good at hitting a small ball with something. The hockey Olympian and World Cupper has two sons and one daughter excelling in different sports. Jiwa's 14-year-old twin sons, Kryshant and Kriish live in Victoria, and they have been selected for the Australia Under-16 squad. And on Sunday, his squash-playing daughter Yashica made Jiwa proud by winning the National Championships Division Two title in Penang. Yashica, who took up squash at the age of six, made her debut in the National Championships. Seeded third, she upset top seed Nurul Nisa Najihah Nazir 11-9, 11-6, 11-9 in the Division Two final at the Nicol David International Squash Centre. Yashica, a Form One student of SMK Convent Green Lane in Penang, was thrilled to win her first national-level title. "This is the first time I played in a national-level tournament and I never expected to win the title. "It's definitely a big boost for my career as I want to turn professional by the age of 17 or 18," she said. Recalling her involvement in squash, she said: "I had the option either to follow in the footsteps of my father and my twin brothers or play squash. "I wanted to do something different and new, so I picked up squash. "I am proud of my brothers who have been selected for the Australian national Under-16 team and I too want to represent Malaysia in squash. "My dream is to play in the World Championships. I took up squash after I was inspired by eight-time world champion Nicol David whom I met in Penang a few years ago. "Nicol's motivation is a big boost as she is my idol. My other idols are eight-time world champion Nour El Sherbini of Egypt and world No. 4 Olivia Weaver of the United States. "I thank my dad for funding my trip to play in the Hong Kong Junior Open last week. It was my first overseas competition and I finished 13th," said Yashica, who is trained by three coaches: Khoo Teng Hin, Aaron Soyza and Ammar. Last year, Yashica was named as the top eight rising star in the CIMB National Junior category. Jiwa said he is proud of his daughter's success, and he hopes she will go far in squash. "Winning at the National Championships is a boost to her, and I hope she will continue to shine in competitions," said Jiwa, who played in the 2000 Sydney Olympics and 2002 KL World Cup.
News18
3 days ago
- Sport
- News18
Weve got to try and win every trophy that were in: MBSG striker Cummings
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 17 (ANI): Mohun Bagan Super Giant (MBSG) forward Jason Cummings reflected on last season's win and vowed to keep adding silverware to the club's cabinet, as per the official website of Indian Super League (ISL).The Australian World Cupper joined the Mariners in 2023 and, since then, has won the League Shield twice and also clinched the ISL Cup and Durand Cup during his stint. Cummings has featured in 48 Indian Super League (ISL) games in the iconic Green and Maroon colours and racked up 19 goals and eight bring glory, and Cummings has been the man of clutch moments for the Kolkata giants. From being the top goalscorer for MBSG with 12 goals in his debut campaign to playing an all-around role last season with seven goals and six assists to his name, the 30-year-old forward has established himself as a consistent goalscorer in the Mariners' reflected on his time at MBSG, describing it as nothing short of successful, with the Mariners becoming the first team to defend the ISL League Shield and breaking numerous records in the process.'Since I've come, it's been successful. The first season was good, but we just missed out on the final, and then last season was amazing. We won the double. There was never a time I was worried or we weren't doing well. We seem to just keep getting better and better," he said on MBSG TV, as quoted from the official website of boast a formidable squad, and Cummings believes that having several match-winners in the team is key to clinching silverware. The Mariners are currently preparing for their Durand Cup quarter-final clash against arch-rivals East Bengal FC and Cummings urged his teammates to maintain their positive momentum and give their all on the pitch to win every match they play.'We've got some of the best players in the league for sure. I enjoyed it. Last season was amazing. I feel like we did the best that we could. So now this season we need to do even better, and we've got to try and win every trophy that we're in. Every game, we need to go in and win. We're excited," he stressed the value of team spirit, noting that the strong bond among players both on and off the pitch is a critical factor in their collective success. Speaking in context, he said:'I think it's important to play with players that you know you get on well with, on and off the pitch. The most successful teams have a good bond, and the bond in the changing room is really close. We feel like a family here (at MBSG). All the foreigners, we're really close. We've got a good bond," he noted.'Everybody's together, even the Indian guys as well. I've got some good friends there. As I say, it's like family. When I come here, I feel like they're my brothers. I think that is the difference. Players want the best for each other. Even if you're on the bench, you still want the best for the team; that's the most important thing at the end of the day," he Australian has scored a couple of crucial goals for the Mariners, playing a key role in their glorious achievements. From netting the winner against Mumbai City FC in the 2023-24 League Shield decider to scoring against Bengaluru FC in the 2024-25 Cup final, Cummings has proved his worth time and asked about his favourite goal in MBSG colours, the forward replied, 'Every goal I love, even the small goals and the big goals; if it goes in the back of the net, it brings me joy."'But if I have to pick a few goals, I would say any goal obviously against East Bengal FC is amazing because I know how much it means to the fans. Obviously, the one I scored against Mumbai City FC in my first year to win the League Shield. And last season, the free-kick that I scored (against Jamshedpur FC), I've never scored a goal like this in my career. For some reason, it just went to the top corner. And then the penalty I scored in the final, you know, any goal that leads to trophies is special," he signed off. (ANI)
New Straits Times
28-06-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Olympian Kevin Nunis dies
KUALA LUMPUR: Olympian Kevin Nunis alias Muhammad Khairy Nunis Abdullah died today after he was warded at KL General hospital for 42 days. The former national hockey player from Seremban was 65. Kevin represented Malaysia from 1978 to 1989, and featured in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Kevin had coached several states and was assistant to national coach Terry Walsh He also coached in Singapore from 2000 to 2012. He leaves behind his wife, three children and three grand children. Two of his grandsons, aged 12 and 10, are hockey players. Kevin's son, Karl Iskandar is a sports journalist and Kevin's brother, Graig, is also a sports journalist. Former Olympian and World Cupper Datuk Poon Fook Loke said Kevin's death was a great lost to the nation. "He was a nippy forward and was a great player. He was my roommate when we went for a European tour in 1984." National Hockey Development Programme technical director S. Velappan said Kevin was a coach under the NHDP based at Bukit Jalil from 2023. "I had known him since I was called for national training for the 1986 Asian Games in Seoul. He was a brother to me as he guided me in training. He was soft spoken and cheerful. Kevin had dedicated all his life to hockey as a player and as a national coach. We will miss him," said Velappan. Olympian Maninderjit Singh said: "The victories, defeats, and shared moments become the tapestry of a life well-lived by my fellow Olympian Kevin Nunis. "Great coach and a renowned top player in Malaysia which equals to one of the hockey legends in Malaysian hockey! "Superb striking skill in a circle and his cheeky jokes off the field were the best remembered. A true champion, always in our hearts. Gone, but his spirit of competition lives on.
The Hindu
20-06-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Trevor Sinclair, part of India's coaching staff at AFC Asian Cup, declared bankrupt
Former England footballer Trevor Sinclair has been declared bankrupt after a judge accused him of 'burying his head in the sand' for failing to pay a five-figure amount related to his media work in 2021 and 2022. Sinclair, a 2002 World Cupper with the Three Lions, joined the Indian men's team as part of its coaching staff during the AFC Asian Cup in Doha, Qatar, in January 2024. However, the team failed to score any goals and exited in the group stage after losses to Australia, Uzbekistan, and Syria. The Englishman is currently part of the coaching staff of the senior men's team of Jamaica. Sinclair, who played 360 Premier League matches for clubs like West Ham, Manchester City, and Queens Park Rangers, was issued the bankruptcy order at Central London County Court on June 12. The court heard that Sinclair owed £36,424 to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), including more than £13,000 related to his work as a television and radio pundit. Judge Caroline Wilkinson presided over the case and granted the bankruptcy order in the former player's absence. She stated, 'Mr Sinclair is not in attendance today, and no proposals have been put forward for paying his debt. In the circumstances, the court finds that Mr Sinclair is unable to pay his debts as they fall due and it will make the bankruptcy order.' Sinclair has yet to issue a public statement regarding the bankruptcy.
New Straits Times
31-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Sarjit calls up Danish after Hafizuddin's injury in Jincheon
KUALA LUMPUR: National men's hockey coach Sarjit Singh is concerned with the goalkeeping department as Malaysia prepare for the Nations Cup at Bukit Jalil from June 15-21. First choice Hafizuddin Othman suffered a back injury during the five-match playing tour to Jincheon, South Korea from May 18-29. Hafizuddin, who has 112 international caps, suffered the injury in the third friendly. "Rafaizul Saini (ex-junior World Cupper) played in the fourth and fifth matches, but he was weak in defending penalty corners," said Sarjit. "I am concerned about the goalkeeping department and have called up another goalkeeper, Danish Afnan Faizal (who played in the 2023 Junior World Cup)." On the team's performance in Jincheon, Sarjit said: "Overall the players played well with a fast attacking game in all the five matches against the Koreans." World No. 13 Malaysia beat world No. 14 South Korea with identical scores of 4-1 in the first two matches, but drew the next two 5-5 and 1-1 before losing 4-2 in the fifth. The Speedy Tigers earned 23 penalty corners and converted five, while the Koreans converted five of 25 penalty corners. Malaysia are drawn in Group B of the Nations Cup with world No. 12 New Zealand, Pakistan (No. 15) and Japan (No. 16). Group A consists of world No. 9 France, South Africa (No. 11), South Korea (No. 14) and Wales (No.18).
