{
  "id": 19280442,
  "title": "Naaveennash eyes Speedy Tigers shirt",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/naaveennash-eyes-speedy-tigers-shirt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-10T03:44:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/hockey/2026/11/1574485/naaveennash-eyes-speedy-tigers-shirt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuala Lumpur: Young forward T. Naaveennash Panicker is keen on representing the national senior hockey team, following Malaysia's recent victory in the Under-21 Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC). He scored four goals in the final, helping the team secure a 4-3 victory after a 2-2 draw with Pakistan. The 20-year-old Kuala Lumpur native was initially called for national senior team training in April, 2024, but did not make the final squad. Naaveennash, who also played in last year's Junior World Cup in Tamil Nadu, India, expressed his eagerness to play for the national senior team, saying, \"I have proven myself in the SoJC and I believe that I should be given a chance to play for the national senior team by next year.\" The Speedy Tigers will participate in three competitions next year, including the Nations Cup, SEA Games, and Sultan Azlan Shah Cup. National coach Brendon Carolan hinted that a few youngsters might be included for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, which will be held in Ipoh in November. Naaveennash, who currently plays for Tenaga Nasional in the Malaysia Hockey League (MHL), has scored three goals so far, and his team needs a win against Young Elephants to secure the league title.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Forward T. Naaveennash Panicker eyes the next level — joining the national senior hockey team after helping Malaysia win the Under-21 Sultan of Johor Cup (SoJC) last month.",
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  "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."
}