Ignore negative social media posts, hockey team manager tells national players

The Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) deputy president, Datuk Ahmad Najmi Abdul Razak, has advised Malaysian hockey players to disregard negative social media posts targeting the national team. Despite some supportive messages, there have been unpleasant comments from netizens about the players. Najmi emphasized that the players have been working hard and urged them not to worry about such remarks, stating that they can be encouraged to perform better in the upcoming Asian Games.

The MHC also set a target of finishing in the top four for the women's team, which has finished fifth in the last five Asian Games. The national women's team coach, C. R. Kumar, is confident in guiding the team to reach the semi-finals.

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