FOR MY BOYS 🧵 🚨
Amidst the issues plaguing these men, the warmth and love shown by the fans can light them up. But for how long? For how bloody long?
Imagine being told the cheque is in, but documentation is not done. Imagine being told every week (1/14)
Ziyad breaks the world record again. This time 17.94m!
When I spoke to him, he said, "For me, nothing is impossible. My preparation has always been at 100 percent. In Tokyo, I just want to enjoy, compete and retain the gold I won."
He is not enjoying. He is having fun!
Bronze in Rio... Silver in Tokyo. Jason Kenny was just too strong today. But what a race from Datuk Azizulhasni Awang. In every Keirin race, he was at this best and in the final, he pushed till the end, but Kenny just got his tactics right. Malaysia will celebrate this!
Aniq Kasdan is just 22. Imagine competing in the 55kg, and then moving into the 61kg. He adapted, got stronger and is now a world-class lifter.
Four years from now, this lad from Segamat will surely eye a medal in LA 2028. He will continue smashing records.
A star is born! 🇲🇾
If there is one regret, it is not playing Brendan Gan in the first two games of the Asian Cup.
He kept the line and shape well, and off-the-ball work was smart and efficient. He instills leadership too.
Today, he showed his worth, but what could have been if he played earlier
She loves slow renditions of Nasyid, but on the track, Azreen Nabila‘s steps aren't mellow. Every stride she takes is meant to blaze the lanes! This is just the beginning. Let's hope she continues to improve and qualify for Paris 2024 on merit. We must back her to push boundaries
Fourth-degree burns, can't feel his left arm and there is stiffness on his face, says Datuk Seri Shahril Mokhtar.
Whoever did this… Why? His recovery could take months now and away from the game he loves… This is vile and heartless.
Nobody deserves this.
Arif Aiman’s growth is scary. In the past, he needed more of the ball to showcase his talent but now, he doesn't need much of it. His efficiency is frighteningly good for a 21-year-old.
What else this boy can do? I am looking forward to seeing him unlock some new arsenal!
Faisal Halim is showing positive signs and the fact he wants to do basic football exercises, he is some character la.
That’s the Mickey we all know. He will fight.
But there will be a few more surgeries during his recovery process.
Nothing to be said about this fellow. He is the reason why we are smiling. He is the reason why we could etch some history tonight.
Work rate, being quietly devastating and determination sum up Darren Lok’s career.
Shah Firdaus Sahrom crashes. He was shoulder to shoulder with Great Britain’s Jack Carlin, was tussled and lost his balance. The decision on the incident would be known soon. Looks like he can race again, even with those bruises! That's resilience, ladies and gentleman!
#Olympics
Datuk Azizulhasni Awang and Shah Firdaus Sahrom will compete in the Keirin quarter-final tomorrow, starting at 9.24 am at the Izu Velodrome. I know Sunday is lazy day, but tomorrow is an exception, bangun awal 😂! History could be made!
#CyclingTrack
#MAS
#Olympics
#Tokyo2020
Asnawi Mangkualam could be a man in demand based on his performance against Argentina.
No, not for the Malaysian League but for Europe. 🥶
It's just a friendly but he has been tigerish. Really aggressive and works his socks off, especially with his interceptions and tackles.
A giant splinter in his calf. One would be traumatised but no, he kept going.
He had an open heart surgery two years ago, some hinting it could be over but no, he loved the track too much.
He already had silver and bronze, but at the age of 36, he wanted that elusive gold.
A sight millions wanted to see. The man is back in public, holding his son.
And he got to witness the Siuuu from Yohandry Orozco. I am sure they would make it an evening to remember for him.
Faisal Halim bersama keluarga kembali ke Stadium MBPJ bagi menonton perlawanan Selangor menentang Negeri Sembilan dalam saingan Piala FA.
#PialaFA
#SELNSE
A huge nation fearful of a small winger. This man has lit up the international week for Malaysia.
With his every touch, you sense some fear in the voices of the Chinse fans. That first-half truly belongs to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to the boy from Mengkuang Titi!
Being a Perak boy, I am so proud to see Shahrul Saad doing well on this stage.
He quietly did his job together with the likes of Cools and Dominic Tan, and showed why he remains one of the elite centrebacks in the nation.
Mud or shine, this Badak will always be rock steady!
My player of the tournament!
Stuart Wilkin’s energy and the fact he is brave enough to take on players shows his growth as a player.
I hope kids out there watched his performances and learned a few from him.
Thank you, Stuart!
To those who criticised this guy named Dominic Tan… I hope you like this guy a bit more now.
He was a rock at the back and showed character in the two matches he played in the Asian Cup.
Since Azeem broke into the scene, he has a sense of bravado, which could irk some. Some call it arrogance, some call it a degree of petulance.
To me, it's confidence. His mindset is something else. His humility is one to marvel too.
It's an honour to cover an athlete like him
Dion Cools has said that the game against 🇧🇩 will be memorable. For the first time, his son Liam Zayne and his wife will be watching him play in the
#HarimauMalaya
colours at the National Stadium.
Not only his loved ones, rest assured, but the nation will also be behind him. 💪🏾
A man who divides opinions, continues to do so but tonight, Lee Zii Jia kept calm and decided to show that his mean attacks remain a powerful component of his game.
The third Malaysian singles player to win a medal in the Olympics. Our second bronze in Paris.
Well done, LZJ!
KPG QUOTE THREAD
"We lost the game. I cannot say much about the performance of the Harimau Malaya players. I appreciate them because they gave up their holiday and missed their family for almost 50 days. A lot of sacrifices. It was a beautiful journey." - Kim Pan-gon
Datuk Azizulhasni Awang is off to a good start in the keirin after finishing first in heat three and will move to the quarter-final. A brilliant and calculated race from the 33-year-old.
#Olympics
#CyclingTrack
#Tokyo2020
I am shocked. This was his event and a mistake destroyed his hopes of gold.
I do not know what he is going through but I know this for sure, the nation is with him.
He battled lots of odds to be where he is today. A true Malaysian who literally gave his all for the sport.
If there is one player that defied the odds, and showed that size isn't a factor, it is Faisal Halim.
Every single year, you see this lad improving. I am happy to see him get the goal and also play a part in getting that penalty.
He exudes joy in everything he does. 💪🏾
Faisal Halim, this is for you.
If it reaches you, I hope you know that the nation is with you.
We know you will come back soon. This is just another wave you will wiggle through easily. 💪🏾
Arif Aiman Hanapi was sensational.
Even during the dying minutes, he was looking for options and had the belief that they could pull off the impossible.
At times, I was screaming, whack and be selfish, but all he wanted to do was assist JDT to history. Salute!
First, it was Akhyar, and now it is Faisal Halim. What in the world is going on? Speculations will be on an overdrive for sure.
And players will be on high alert. This is not good. Second attack on a national player in the span of a week.
Aniq Kasdan, all the way from Segamat, has broken the national record of 296kg, by lifting 297kg in the Paris Olympics.
He smashed the national record for snatch earlier with a lift of 130kg, but in the clean and jerk, he did 167kg, just three kilos short of equalling his record
Datuk Azizulhasni Awang has killed it in the sprints. Broke the national record and put up two great shows against much younger sprinters.
This momentum is good for the Keirin. You wonder how he could do this at the age of 36. Training, passion, hunger and love for the badge!
Do you know what this Faisal incident reminds me of? The match-fixing scandal period.
Players were threatened by triads, some had to run away from their states due to constant harassment, got whacked and incessant calls from gang members.
The tales I heard, it was scary.
Also, this is not a social case. A criminal case that involved someone in the football ecosystem.
MFL showed a lack of empathy when Selangor asked the Charity Shield game to be postponed.
Today’s press conference was not just an eye-opener. It was a slap!
Safee Sali is off to a great start in the seven-a-side Soccer Tournament (TST) World Championships by scoring a goal to help his side, Far East United, beat West Ham 4-2.
The former Malaysian international also captained the side. Their next game is against Culture by Mo Ali FC
Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik epitomise the spirit of Harimau Malaya!
The second set comeback was a beauty and they have given themselves another chance for the bronze.
These two have provided amazing moments for us. They must be celebrated!
Photo by OCM
This image will be remembered for a long time.
What these Danish players did was exemplary. Viking-like! They stood strong for Christian Eriksen. It is not easy to see your mate in that state, but they did whatever they could to protect him.
#DEN
#EURO2020
#Eriksen
#AsianCup
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We will detail each player selected by coach Kim Pan-gon and what role they will have during the tournament in Doha.
After 44 years, we are going to play on that stage, on merit. Let's go!
Rules are rules. Instead of speculating, we should hear from Datuk Azizulhasni Awang.
A lot of elements could have been playing before the incident happened.
Yes, he is an experienced Keirin racer and should know better, but sports, can be cruel at times.
WE ARE IN THE ASIAN CUP! I’VE NO WORDS RIGHT NOW!
I WILL TELL YOU THIS. THIS IS THE BEST MOMENT I HAVE EXPERIENCED AS A MALAYSIAN FAN. Wow, fucking wow!
Photo by
@FAM_Malaysia
If you need inspiration, watch this man against Indonesia. Odds stacked, but he showed hope. The audacity against a faint hope was just sensational to watch.
Hassan Sunny, saya tabik spring la!
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
#IDNSGP
Faisal Halim and Arif Aiman Hanapi showing their mates Safawi Rasid and Akhyar Rashid how to finish.
These two have been livewires, benefiting from line-breaking passes. These two wingers bringing their league from against a sorry-looking PNG.
Bring on September! 😃
Not even his event, but Datuk Azizulhasni Awang has clocked 9.402 in the sprint qualification.
Times are real fast in this event. Oh, that is his personal best.
A hit on the ribs is not easy on the body. The fact he raced with that pain, nearly had a second crash in the repechage and showed great power to finish second... You can only salute Shah for his efforts. Let's hope he recovers and feel better for the quarter-final tomorrow.
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Ladies and gentlemen, the Malaysian girls have won the bronze medal!!!!!
Bahrain has been disqualified for the lane infringement.
This is the first time we have won the 4x100m women’s race in the Asiad.
Season’s best - 45.01s. They finished fourth and were close to overtaking Bahrain.
After eight years, Shereen is anchoring the team. A strong effort and they look to bounce back in the SEA Games in Bangkok.
Next up, our men!
I can't move on from what happened. Right now, football is not my concern.
It's Faisal Halim, his family and most importantly, his mental state.
I can only pray but also wish all sports stakeholders get together and put an end to this hooliganism.
This is serious!
I think it is time we have a petition to build a statue for Brendan Gan.
That man deserves it. He is the epitome of professionalism, adaptability and never say die attitude.
Tonight, he is a tank!
Kids take him as a role model. On and off, a magnificent human being!
Azeem’s first words - "We are sorry."
Arsyad’s last words - "We will be back."
These boys have vowed to come back stronger in Nagoya. Their bond is first class.
After watching the press conference and my feelings…
No one deserves that. No one. The silence from authorities is deafening too.
Faisal will never be the same in terms of his demeanour, but that small lad has a big heart.
His comeback will be the stuff of legends!
Natxo Insa (CM and CDM)
The oldest player in the squad, brought in to provide wisdom and stability in midfield. On his day, he is unbeatable and capable of dictating the tempo with his movements and passes. It's his deep-lying playmaking that's revered in the nation.
I can only imagine the scenes in Buntong. What a run, what a moment for Malaysia.
It's onwards and upwards for Shereen Samson! Our very own 400m queen, emulating her folks Josephine Mary and Vallabuoy.
Emotional, is an understatement today!
The Malaysian players who've stood out in the King's Cup.
Brendan Gan is the epitome of steeliness, Ahmd Syihan Hazmi was a wall, La’vere Corbin Ong was excellent on the left, and Ahmad Khuzaimi Piee showed why he is the perfect team player!
#HarimauMalaya
And Syamer Kutty Abba, in a world that cries for class, you showed that hard work is a thing of beauty too. Tonight, you did the defensive midfield role almost on your own and never showed an air of grouse.
If nobody credits you, it's okay. You know you. We know you!
#ACQ2023
So before the
#HockeyWorldCup2023
starts tomorrow, let me introduce the players that will carry our nation’s challenge in Odisha from Jan 13-29.
Captain and defender Marhan Jalil
Age: 32
Caps: 278
World Cup appearances: 2014 and 2018
Quiet off the pitch, but on it, 💪🏾
Good morning, Malaysia! I will be honest, still get goosebumps seeing Shereen and Azeem holding the medals.
To witness it live is priceless. For sure, Sept 30 will be etched forever!
My first time covering the games and I get to pen great moments in Malaysian sports.
Life ❤️
When Sarawak Utd lost to JDT 0-6, and coach Sathianathan didn't attend the press conference, some commenters said unsavoury things about him.
Why didn't he attend? He left the game immediately to be with his mother, who was critical. She passed away yesterday. I hope they own up
Nothing can bring this man down, nothing.
Brendan Gan has been immense tonight with his off-the-ball work. Kim Pan-gon wanted a destructor, a workhorse and a bully… And this man delivered.
To those questioning, you have an emphatic answer.
Eyes are on Mickey, but you cannot take away the fact that Selangor and Avisena Hospital has dealt with this case pretty well.
Crisis communications were on point, secrecy maintained and players well protected including loved ones.
This is a lesson for many organizations!
The audacity to choose hope and give the nation moments to cheer.
When we rallied behind Azizulhasni, Shah Firdaus showed the fight would never end.
Instead of terminating your opponents, you stayed patient to be among the front-pack.
Close but you made us believe. 🇲🇾
My dear 🇲🇾-ans, just because he played in the Europa League and Champions League, Dion Cools is no God.
He is a footballer with immense ability as a defender. Technically gifted, but he alone cannot give us wins. The team has been poor.
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
#MASIND
#HarimauMalaya
Did the referee kick Fazly Mazlan? It looked like a kick to me. That doesn’t seem right to me.
This season, referees have been hogging the headlines. We can go on and on about it.
#SABSEL
#FACup2022
Badak has always been a top centreback, but this time, he has shown his continental pedigree. In five games in the
#ACL2022
, Shahrul won 71% of his tackles, 18 clearances, and passing accuracy at 88%.
This bodes well for
#HarimauMalaya
in the
#AsianCup2023
qualifiers next month.
Faisal Halim, you were quiet but needed one moment to show who you are.
What a game and what a comeback! And Arif, like I said, on Oprah mode! Assists for everyone!
Let me first hail the five men at the back.
Dominic Tan, Dion Cools, Matthew Davies, Shahrul Saad and Corbin-Ong gave their everything to protect the goal together Ahmad Syihan Hazmi.
These men won 36 duels in the game. Kept a good line, so the last-minute winner was a bummer!
Arif Afifuddin, you legend! He wins the gold, with some stunning yukos!
No one expected him to win a medal, but he defied the odds. What a moment for the youngster
As things stand, JDT will be given a 3-0 win after Selangor’s pullout from the Charity Shield but the league body MFL)
will surely step in and see what needs to be done.
What Selangor has done is unprecedented. It seems like they want answers, and have taken a strong stand.
Ladies and gentlemen, meet Philip Mango.
He is 27, only five feet 10 inches tall and plays futsal too. All his life, he has been playing in 🇸🇧.
Tonight, he came to Ganu and showed why he deserves a chance to play in overseas leagues.
He will be remembered! Photo by OFC
When you hit the people, expect solidarity.
I've to say, this season, the Selangor fans have been excellent in showing their support for the team.
After that decision from MFL, seeing some of the tweets… Respect has grown tenfold!
I feel for Ahmad Syihan Hazmi. That save he pulled off was sensational. Even before that goal, the save he made off Son Heung-min’s shot was also brilliant.
He is our best shot-stopper. No ifs or buts.
Shah Firdaus Sahrom gets to the quarter-final! What an amazing race.
He tactically got it right and that last dash was perfection. Kind of an ode to Datuk Azizulhasni Awang.
Can he defy the odds and get to the semis? Let’s wait and see later today!
Ng Joe Ee, 16
Pearly Tan, 22
M. Thinaah, 24
Ng Tze Yong, 22
Mohd Aniq Kasdan, 20
Aaron Chia, 25
Soh Wooi Yik, 24
Bonnie Bunyau, 23
The young are here for good. Nurture, not pressure... They know what to do! Valiant outing from these youngsters in the
#CommonwealthGames2022
Meet Malaysia’s first-ever medallist in the Paris 2024 games.
Aaron-Wooi Yik’s victory against Astrup-Rasmussen in the bronze medal playoff is one of the best comeback stories in Malaysian sports.
Next year, let’s aim big. Get the World Championship title in Paris!
I pray that Syafiq Ahmad stays strong, and people, please stop sharing those images. The family is in great pain and let’s not further pile on it—my condolences for his loss.
Ahmad Khuzaimi Piee is the find of the year! We must thank Kim Pan-gon for selecting him and making us notice his abilities.
He has been the best player in my eyes in the first-half against Tajikistan. He defends well and loves covering his teammates!
Azeem Fahmi reveals what he needs to work on before he resumes his season next year. Reaction time and last 20m.
Today, though, he will be in his element. He goes into another zone when it's relays. The switch in mindset from this 19-year-old, it's something else
No bruise or hit can stop this young man. Even after that crash, he was aggressive and showed great fight, but the others were just too good, especially Nicholas Paul with that final push. Not in the next round, but will always be our hero.
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#Tokyo2020
#CyclingTrack
#Mas
He is 35 but played like a 25-year-old! Passing accuracy was at 88%, with four interceptions and eight recoveries. But most important of all, he was a colossus in the middle.
Anyone would hate facing him. He reminds us that simplicity is enough to devastate you.
Whatever the outcome, you will remain our champion, Ziyad!
What they did was unsportsmanlike. Why do it after the six attempts when they should have done it earlier?
I feel for him, but he always says this, "Don’t get yourself stressed, enjoy life." He will bounce back.
I understand the disappointment.
Vietnam and Indonesia may have lost their first matches but they fought well against sides higher ranked than them.
In Malaysia’s case, it's the way we set up that was baffling. That first 35 minutes was shocking. Can't brain, to be honest.
Bonnie Bunyau wins Malaysia’s first gold in the
#Paralympics
after winning the 72kg Powerlifting category by breaking the games record! He was the favourite and is the first Malaysian powerlifter to win gold in the Paralympics.
Coach Sathia, you were bold and had no fear when it comes to stamping a point.
But with your players, you were a father figure, you protected them with everything you have.
I will never forget the conversations I had with you. Passionate but many times you made me chuckle.
Luqman Hakim Shamsuddin is a hardworking kid, I do not deny that, but he is not fully polished. That's the fact that we've to accept because he hasn't had much competitive (professional) minutes for his club.
#HarimauMalaya
#AFFSuzukiCup2020
#VIEMAS
Dear Negri Sembilan, time to look for a really solid financial backer.
The Ahmads - Ahmad Khuzaimi Piee and Ahmad Syihan Hazmi - will be a hot commodity in the next few months.
They can expect lots of calls and offers. Negri will have to work hard to keep them.
"We should respect 🇧🇭. They are a good team, a strong team in Asia. They have been part of the final stages of World Cup qualifiers. But we have our own way of choosing how to win. We will keep our way consistent. We will fight in our own way." -
#HarimauMalaya
coach Kim Pan-gon.