{
  "id": 18610478,
  "title": "Selvan sacrifices Deepavali celebrations for Selangor and national duty",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/selvan-sacrifices-deepavali-celebrations-for-selangor-and-national",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T01:08:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/11/1572586/selvan-sacrifices-deepavali-celebrations-selangor-and-national-duty"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A. Selvan, the 26-year-old winger from Selangor, will not be partaking in Deepavali celebrations this year due to his commitments to both club and country. The Red Giants player will join his team in Kuching ahead of the FA Cup semi-final against Kuching City, a match that could secure their place in the FA Cup final. Selvan, the youngest of five siblings, will be away from his parents and four siblings in Seremban, Negri Sembilan. While he misses his family, he understands the importance of the match and his duty to Selangor. His family, aware of his commitment, have supported him throughout the year. Selvan is confident about the upcoming season, hoping to win a trophy for Selangor. After the match, he will join the national team for friendlies against China and Yemen.",
  "summary": "SHAH ALAM: There will be no Deepavali prayers, family meals or festive gatherings for Selangor winger A. Selvan this year as he juggles club and country commitments.",
  "key_points": [
    "Selvan, 26, prioritizes club and national duty over Deepavali",
    "Joins Red Giants for FA Cup semi-final against Kuching City",
    "Will represent national team in friendlies after match"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}