9th RSC Hockey 9's

Mr. George Koshy presenting the Challenge Trophy
VVIP guests at the tournament

Mens Cup Champion - UniKL

UniKL, coached by former international K. Embraj took over from Sapura as the new winners of the 9th RSC Hockey 9's Tournament at the RSC Kiara Annexe last weekend. After 2 days of competition, UniKL met SJAA in the Cup category final and won 1-0 courtesy of a golden goal in extra-time. There was no shame in defeat for SJAA who put up a gutsy display against their more younger, skillfull and speedy opponents. In fact, SJAA shocked everyone by beating pre-tournament favourites KL Hockey Club in the semi-finals. KL Hockey Club boasted players like Chua Boon Huat, Ismail Abu, Megat Asrafiq and Robert Alcantra on their side but failed to live up to expectations. In the Plate category, Inter-Movers played intelligent hockey to outwit Chakde Hockey Club in the final. For the record, Inter-Movers is managed by RSC member James Andrew who played for the RSC Hounds. Barkerites from Singapore took the Bowl category title defeating the pilots from MAPA ( Malaysia Airlines Pilot's Association ) in the penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1. The evergreen Kevin Nunis who now resides across the causeway, not only scored the equaliser to force the shootout but also the winning penalty for the Singapore club. Among other ex-internationals who took part in the tournament were Datuk Poon Fook Loke, Colin Sta Maria, M.A. Sambu, Mahinder Singh, St.John Davies, Atul Kumar and Sunil Prasad plus a few more others. The final day of the tournament was attended by former MHF Deputy President Tan Sri Dato' Seri P. Alagendra and former national hockey team manager Datuk R. Yogeswaran. Mr. George Koshy presented the medals and trophy to the winners who also received a cooler box from sponsors UFL ( Universal Fitness & Leisure ) The Hockey Section of RSC would like to thank main sponsor Carlsberg Malaysia for their generous sponsorship. Special thanks also goes to all the participating teams especially those who came from abroad.