Malaysia - players.bio

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia Beat South Korea 1-0, Set-Up Semi-final Against Same Opponent

Malaysia came up with a spirited performance to edge past defending champions South Korea 1-0 during their round-robin match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy Hockey in Chennai on Wednesday. Abu Kamal Azrai scored the winner in a contest that was academic in nature with both countries having already sealed semi-final berth. The first quarter was a slow start from both sides, while Malaysia won the tie's opening penalty corner, which was saved by the Korean goalkeeper.

Watch: Crowd Sings 'Vande Mataram' Ahead Of India-Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Match

The Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai saw a full house as India hammered arch-rivals Pakistan 4-0 in a round-robin match of the ongoing Asian Champions Trophy. Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals while Jugrag Singh also found the back of the net as India utilised their penalty corners to assert their dominance over Pakistan. In the final quarter, Akashdeep Singh's field goal as India progressed to the semi-final without suffering a defeat.

PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy To Be Part Of BWF World Championships Draw

The Indian contingent featuring Olympic medalist PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy will be taking part in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Championships draw, which is scheduled to be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday. The draw will take place from 12:30 PM IST, as per Olympics.com. PV Sindhu, the 16th seed, is the only Indian shuttler part of the 2023 BWF World Championships women's singles competition draw following London 2012 Olympics medalist Saina Nehwal's withdrawal.

Watch: Harmanpreet Singh's Blazing Drag Flick Against Pakistan In Asian Champions Trophy

India certainly found answers for their penalty conversion troubles by scoring as many as three goals through the method in their Asian Champions Trophy match against Pakistan on Wednesday. Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored two goals while Jugrag Singh also hit one as India beautifully took advantage of their penalty corners against the Asian rivals at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium, Chennai. A field goal from Akashdeep Singh in the final quarter helped India beat Pakistan comprehensively by a 4-0 margin in their final round-robin league match.

Harmanpreet Singh Shines As India Beat Pakistan 4-0 In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

Skipper Harmanpreet Singh scored twice as a dominant India beat arch-rivals Pakistan comprehensively by a 4-0 margin in their final round-robin league match to enter the semifinals on an unbeaten note in Chennai on Wednesday. Harmanpreet (15th, 23rd minutes) converted two penalty corners, while Jugraj Singh (36th) netted from another set piece. India's final goal came from the sticks of Akashdeep Singh from a field play in the 55th minute. The result meant India topped the standings with 13 points from four wins and one draw.

'Not Olympics But...': Indian Shuttler HS Prannoy Opens Up On His Next Target

He may be one of the front-runners in the Olympic race but star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy doesn't want to think about Paris right now and is instead focussing on "short-term targets" like breaking into the world's top three. The most consistent Indian singles player in the last 12 months, Prannoy, ranked world number 9, won the Malaysia Masters in May and came within sniffing distance of bagging another title in Sydney, before finishing runner-up at last week's Australian Open.

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia Beat South Korea 1-0, Set-Up Semi-final Against Same Opponent

Malaysia came up with a spirited performance to edge past defending champions South Korea 1-0 during their round-robin match of the 2023 Asian Champions Trophy Hockey in Chennai on Wednesday. Abu Kamal Azrai scored the winner in a contest that was academic in nature with both countries having already sealed semi-final berth. The first quarter was a slow start from both sides, while Malaysia won the tie's opening penalty corner, which was saved by the Korean goalkeeper.

'Not Olympics But...': Indian Shuttler HS Prannoy Opens Up On His Next Target

He may be one of the front-runners in the Olympic race but star Indian shuttler HS Prannoy doesn't want to think about Paris right now and is instead focussing on "short-term targets" like breaking into the world's top three. The most consistent Indian singles player in the last 12 months, Prannoy, ranked world number 9, won the Malaysia Masters in May and came within sniffing distance of bagging another title in Sydney, before finishing runner-up at last week's Australian Open.

Contacts

Malaysia Sport News

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia Beat South Korea 1-0, Set-Up Semi-final Against Same Opponent

Watch: Crowd Sings 'Vande Mataram' Ahead Of India-Pakistan Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Match

PV Sindhu, HS Prannoy To Be Part Of BWF World Championships Draw

Watch: Harmanpreet Singh's Blazing Drag Flick Against Pakistan In Asian Champions Trophy

Harmanpreet Singh Shines As India Beat Pakistan 4-0 In Asian Champions Trophy Hockey

'Not Olympics But...': Indian Shuttler HS Prannoy Opens Up On His Next Target

Asian Champions Trophy 2023: Malaysia Beat South Korea 1-0, Set-Up Semi-final Against Same Opponent

'Not Olympics But...': Indian Shuttler HS Prannoy Opens Up On His Next Target