{
  "id": 11214513,
  "title": "Asian Games: Speedy Tigers dedicate semi-final success to the late Sarjit Singh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/asian-games-speedy-tigers-dedicate-semi-final-success-to-the-late",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T14:45:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/hockey/2026/10/1545755/asian-games-speedy-tigers-dedicate-semi-final-success-late-sarjit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Asian Games semi-final hockey match held in Aichi, Japan, the Malaysian national men's team celebrated their 2-1 victory over South Korea, honoring their late coach Sarjit Singh. Striker Azrai Aizad Abu Kamal put Malaysia ahead in the 40th minute following a penalty corner, and secured the win with a penalty stroke in the 45th minute. South Korea, ranked 19th globally, equalized through Lee Gangsan. Sarjit, who coached the team from March 2024 to March 2028, battled leukemia. Malaysia, currently 14th in the world rankings, will face India in the final on Saturday. India had previously defeated Pakistan 4-3 in the semi-final. National coach Brendon Carolan expressed gratitude for Sarjit's contributions, stating that reaching the final is a significant achievement for his team, with the ultimate goal being to win the tournament.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: The national men’s hockey players were thinking of their former coach who died a few months ago, just after their 2-1 win over South Korea in the Asian Games semi-final in Aichi, Japan, today.",
  "key_points": [
    "Malaysian team wins 2-1 against South Korea in Asian Games semi-final",
    "Malaysia honors late coach Sarjit Singh with victory",
    "Malaysia to face India in final on Saturday"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}