WORLD MASTERS HOCKEY
MALAYSIA MASTERS (MEN) HOCKEY 65S TEAM
The Malaysia Hockey World Masters 65 Team intends to put up a commendable finish in the Masters Hockey World Cup which will be held at the Hartleyvale Stadium at Cape Town from Oct 12 to the 21st 2024.
At the last World Cup in 2022 held in Tokyo the team finished in fourth place after being edged out in a penalty shoot out by Japan 4-3 following a thrilling 1-1 draw at full time.
Besides Malaysia, this year sees a strong field of teams taking part In the Over 65s category namely Australia, Belgium, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Holland, New Zealand, Scotland, South Africa, USA and Wales.
The Malaysian team has been rigorously training over the last few months under the stewardship of Chief Coach Stephen Van Huizen. They have eight former International players and senior experienced players to bolster the Team.
Datuk Baldev Singh Kailay is the Director while Khoo Kah Jin is the Team Manager.
The financial support given by individuals, well wishers and Companies in particular by Datuk Baldev Khailay has been heart- warming.
The presence of our Sports Minister YB Hannah Yeoh who honoured us by her presence and graciously supported with a generous Donation from the Sports Ministry to further finance our Participation.
World Masters Hockey (WMH) Ltd is the exclusive Masters Hockey organisation, recognised by the FIH (the world governing body for hockey) as having sole responsibility for organising and managing official Masters Hockey tournaments globally.
The WMH was created following a request from FIH for the existing IMHA and WGMA to unify into a single Masters Hockey.
The other categories involved at the Masters World Cup in Cape Town includes the men’s Over 35’s, Over 40’s, Over 65’s, Over 70’s, Over 75’s, Over 80’s while the category for women are Over 35’s and Over 40’s.
YB.
PUAN HANNAH YEOH
Minister of Youth & Sports
SALAM SEJAHTERA
SALAM MALAYSIA MADANI
Congratulations to Team Malaysia for participating in the Veterans Hockey World Cup (men) in the category +65 years taking place in Cape Town, South Africa.
One of the focus areas of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in 2024 is to raise awareness amongst seniors on the importance of adopting an active lifestyle.
Your participation in the Veterans Hockey World Cup will certainly do this and hopefully, inspire and motivate a lot more seniors to participate in sporting activities. This international event will witness 17 countries vying for the title, but more importantly it showcases camaraderie, sportsmanship and the healthy gathering of veterans who are actively competing at the highest level.
To the officials in charge of the Malaysia Veterans Hockey World Cup (men) +65 years, I extend my gratitude for the hard work and commitment in preparing the team for this world event.
Finally, my best wishes to the team. Play with true sportsmanship, enjoy the games, the fellowship and make the nation proud.
Thank you.
YB. PUAN HANNAH YEOH MINISTER OF YOUTH & SPORTS MALAYSIA
MESSAGE
DATUK BALDEV SINGH KAILAY
Director
It is my honour, as Director of Team Malaysia Veterans Hockey (men) +65 years to pen a few words in the souvenir book.
This is in conjunction to the Veterans Hockey World Cup (men) in category +65 years in Cape Town, South Africa from 12/10/2024 to 21/10/2024. A total of 17 teams including Malaysia will be participating in this championship.
The veterans tournament has flourish over the decades to which I had the opportunity to watch my beloved father Dr. Karpal Singh playing for Malaysia Veterans in the Masters International Tournaments and the Veterans World Cup.
Therefore, it is a proud moment for me to lead the Malaysia Veterans Hockey (men) category +65 years to this world event. I applaud the efforts of all the players for their sacrifices, dedication and commitment shown in training and preparing for the tournament. We have players from Penang, Perak, Seremban and as far as Sydney, Australia travelling to Kuala Lumpur for trainings and friendly games. I am grateful for their services.
I would also like to thank Mr Khoo Kah Jin, manager Team Malaysia +65 years and his committee for their dedication, support and overseeing preparation of the team for this world event. Many thanks to Bobby Ho too who has made possible this souvenir magazine.
I also extend my heartfelt appreciation to all donors, supporters and well wishes who generously contributed both in cash and kind towards preparation of the team. Your support and generosity have played a significant role in ensuring our participation in the Veteran Hockey World Cup 2024.
To the team, I wish you good luck, play with the highest level of sportsmanship, celebrate the fellowship, mutual respect, the handshakes post-match and applaud the winners.
Finally, Ludere difficile sed ludere pulchra – play hard but play fair. Enjoy the tournament and have a memorable stay in Cape Town.
Majulah Sukan Untuk Negara
Thank you.
DATUK BALDEV SINGH KAILAY DIRECTOR
TEAM MALAYSIA (MEN) +65.
MALAYSIA
MASTERS HOCKEY.
CAPE TOWN 2024
KHOO KAH JIN Team Manager
SALAM SEJAHTERA
SALAM MALAYSIA MADANI
I am honoured to be given this opportunity to say a few words in this Veterans World Cup Hockey souvenir magazine.
This magazine showcases some of the legends in Malaysian Hockey who have represented Malaysia domestically at the highest levels and in the Olympics and World Cup.
I am elated to be associated with these Veterans who still spew energy on the field. My appointment as the Manager of this Team personally means a great deal as I have been always an advocate for sports and love sports generally and I am glad to be occasionally playing hockey with these veterans at the RSC club.
I see this 65 and above category veterans who are actively committed and participating at the highest level as an impetus to all seniors.
It is been said that “Age is No Barrier its a Limitation we put in our minds” and this team of which i am the proud Manager is the epitome of this quote that Age is not a barrier.
I wish these exemplary Veterans all the Best in this World Cup and i am certain we will go in fighting to the best of our ability.
Thank you.
KHOO KAH JIN MANAGER TEAM MALAYSIA
MALAYSIA MASTERS HOCKEY (MEN) WORLD CUP +65
OFFICIALS
OFFICIALS
KHOO KAH JIN TEAM MANAGER
STEPHEN GEORGE VAN HUIZEN COMMITTEE MEMBER
DATUK BALDEV SINGH KAILAY DIRECTOR
AWTAR GREWAL TEAM COORDINATOR
MOHINDAR SINGH COMMITTEE MEMBER
V. CHANDRASEGAR COMMITTEE MEMBER
SEE ZOO THAI COMMITTEE MEMBER
AVTAR PANDHER COMMITTEE MEMBER
MALAYSIA MASTERS HOCKEY WORLD CUP +65 TEAM
PLAYERS
STEPHEN GEORGE VAN HUIZEN
POSITION : COACH / PLAYER
• Stephen George Van Huizen
• Represented Malaysia 1977 - 1989
• Junior World Cup Paris 1979
• World Cup Bombay 1981
• Olympics LA 1984
• Intercontinental 1985 Barcelona 1989 New Jersey
• Asian Games 1982 Delhi 1986 Seoul
• Sea Games 1983 Singapore 1989 KL etc
• National Coach 1990-2018
• Olympics 1992 Barcelona 1996 Atlanta 2000 Sydney
MOHINDAR SINGH
POSITION : MIDFIELD / FORWARD
• 1973 - 1982 National Hockey Team
• 1972 & 1980 Olympic Training
• 1973 & ‘75 - SEAP Games
• 1976 - Montreal Olympics
• 1977 & ‘ 79 - SEA GAMES
• 1978 - World Cup Argentina & Asian Games
• 1982 - World Cup Bombay
• Malaysia Veteran - Asian Cup & Masters World Cup
AWTAR GREWAL
POSITION : MIDFIELD / FORWARD
• 1975 - The Quad-E-Azam Centenary International Hockey Tournament, Lahore,
• 1978 - 8th Asian Games Bangkok,
• 1979 - Escanda World Hockey Tournament, Perth, Australia
• 1980 - Four Nation 555 International Hockey Tournament, Kuala Lumpur
• 1981 - International Quadrangular Kuala Lumpur
• 1984 - Los Angeles Olympics
• 1995 - Malaysia Veterans in International Tournament, Pacific Rim, Asia Cup and World Cup
COLIN STA MARIA
POSITION : FORWARD
• Junior World Cup Qualifier’s , K.L. 1977
• Junior World Cup, Paris 1979
• Intercontinental Cup K.L. 1980
• World Cup, Bombay 1981
• Asian Games New Delhi 1982
• Sea Games Singapore1983
• Sultan Azlan Shan K.L. 1983
• Olympics Las Angeles 1984
• World Cup Qualifiers, Barcelona 1986
• Sultan Azlan Shah Ipoh 1988
V. CHANDRASEGAR
POSITION : DEFENSE
• Malaysia - Sultan Azlan Shah Tournament
• Selangor - Major Tournaments 1977 Onwards
• Wilayah - Major Tournaments 1977 Onwards
• National League
• Veterans World Cup
• Veterans Asian Cup
JAMES MURTHY
POSITION : MIDFIELD
• Represented Malaysia 1978 - 1983
• Represented Veteran Malaysia 1999 - 2024
MUHAMMAD FAREIZ FIDELIS
POSITION : FORWARD / MIDFIELD
• Malaysia - 555’s International 1978
• Paris - 1st Junior World Cup 1979
• New Delhi - Asian Games 1982
• Pakistan - Asian Cup 1985
• Hong Kong - International Masters 2009
• Singapore - International Masters 2011
• Hong Kong - Asia Cup Masters 2013
• Barcelona - Masters World Cup 2018
BOBBY HO CHEE CHOONG
POSITION : DEFENDER
• Ex secretary and treasurer of Sultan Ahmad Shah
Hockey Veterans Association
PLAYERS
WILLIAM LAZAROO
POSITION : FORWARD
• Malaysia - 555’s International 1978
• Paris - 1st Junior World Cup 1979
• Hong Kong - Asia Cup Masters 2009
• Singapore - International Masters 2011
• Hong Kong - Asia Cup Masters 2013
• Australia - GrandMasters World Cup 2016
• Hiroshima - Asia Cup Masters 2017
• South Korea - Asia Cup Masters 2019
• Barcelona - Masters World Cup 2018
HUSSAINPAL SINGH THIND
POSITION : MIDFIELD / FORWARD
• Zambia - Roan & Nchanga Hockey Club 1976 - 1985
• Australia - (AUS) Masters Hockey National Championships 2018 & 2023
• Malaysia - (MAS) Masters Hockey 2004, 2016 & 2022
GERARD RAJ XAVIER
POSITION : MIDFIELD
• Negeri Sembilan - 1985 to 1991
• SAS Veterans - 1999 til present
AVTAR PANDHER
POSITION : DEFENDER/ MIDFIELD
• National Police 1978 - 1995
• Asia Cup Masters Malay 2015
• Asia Cup Masters South Korea 2019
• Masters World Cup Japan 2022
NG HAK KEEN
POSITION : DEFENSE/MIDFIELD
• Perak state team in various categories from 1977 - 1987
• South Korea - Asia Cup Masters 2019
AZMI BIN YAHAYA
POSITION : GOALKEEPER / FORWARD
• Malaysia Master’s World Cup
• Pacific RIM & Asia Cup Master
• Royal Malaysia Police - 1988 To 2011w
CASEY HOOI KC
POSITION : MIDFIELD
• Kuala Lumpur - Pacific Rim International 2022
• Hong Kong - Asia Cup Masters 2009
• Singapore - International Masters 2011
• Hong Kong - Asia Cup Masters 2013
• Hiroshima - Asia Cup Masters 2015
• Australia - GrandMasters World Cup 2016
• Barcelona - Masters World Cup 2018
• South Korea - Asia Cup Masters 2019
• Hong Kong - Asia Cup Masters 2023
KHASIM HAJI MAT ISHAK
POSITION : GOAL KEEPER
• Perak Veteran
• South Korea - Asia Cup Masters 2019
PLAYERS
ASHOK KUMAR SUPPIAH
POSITION : MIDFIELD / FORWARD
• Represented Penang State
• Piala Tun Razak 1975 - 1987
• Kuala Lumpur - Pacific Rim International 2022
• Kuala Lumpur - Asia Cup Masters 2015
• Australia - GrandMasters World Cup 2016
• Hiroshima - Asia Cup Masters 2017
• South Korea - Asia Cup Masters 2019
DAVID A/L SAWARIMUTU
POSITION : MIDFIELD
• South Korea - Asia Cup Masters 2019
BALJIT SINGH RATTAN SINGH
POSITION : MIDFIELD / FORWARD
• Singapore - International Masters 2011
• Hong Kong - Asia Cup Masters 2013
• Australia - GrandMasters World Cup 2016
• Barcelona - Masters World Cup 2018
• South Korea - Asia Cup Masters 2019
SEE ZOO THAI
POSITION : DEFENDER / MIDFIELD
• KL & Selangor Government Services Team
• 1995 to 2011 - Malaysia Veterans Pacific Rim Tournament
• 2014 to 2022 - Malaysia Veterans World Cup
• 2015 to 2016 - Malaysia Veterans Asia Cup
MOHAMED KASSIM BIN MOHAMED ASHRAF
POSITION : MIDFIELD / FORWARD
• Korea - SAS Pacific Rim
• Brunei -SAS Pacific Rim
• Hong Kong - Asia Cup 2013 Masters
• Tokyo - World Cup 2022 Masters 65s
JOHN STEPHENSON
POSITION : GOALKEEPER COACH
• Junior WC 1985 Vancouver Canada
• 2016 Masters WC Canberra
• 2022 Masters WC Tokyo Bronze Medal
MOHAMAD SHAWAFFI BIN AHMAD
POSITION : PHYSIOTHERAPIST
• Sapura Hockey Team 2015 -2017
• Felda United 2017 - 2019
• Selangor Hockey Team
• PDRM FC
+65 Malaysia Veteran World Masters Hockey Team
YB Hannah Yeoh with team coordinator
YB Hannah Yeoh watching the friendly match
YB Hannah Yeoh introduction to all team players
TRAINING
Friendly match against Royal Selangor Club
Post Training at Bukit Jalil Stadium 2
Friendly Game Against Royal Selangor Club
Training at Royal Selangor Club
Training at Stadium Azlan Shah
Training at Tun Razak Stadium
Distribution of Training T-Shirts
Goalkeeper Training
Team briefing before friendly game
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
• Family of late Tan Sri Datuk TA KIM YAN
• Datuk Seri Daljit Singh
• Dato Saudagar Singh
• Radstone Capital Partners Limited
