{
  "id": 2811906,
  "title": "Double hockey gold and golden Sukma hattrick for Pahang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/double-hockey-gold-and-golden-sukma-hattrick-for-pahang",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T15:12:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/08/23/double-hockey-gold-and-golden-sukma-hattrick-for-pahang"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pahang achieved a remarkable double gold sweep in hockey at the Malaysia Games (Sukma) final in Klang, clinching victories for both their men's and women's teams. The men's team defeated Penang 4-2 in a penalty shoot-out, securing their maiden medal in two years after a thrilling 1-1 draw in regulation time. Similarly, the women's team claimed their third consecutive Sukma title by overcoming Federal Territories 6-5 on penalties, following a 1-1 draw in the first half. Pahang's men's coach, Sufian Mohamad, praised his team's mental strength and ability to handle pressure, while women's coach Sabri Mohamad highlighted the dedication, discipline, and sacrifice of his players that led to their golden hat-trick.",
  "summary": "The men's team regained the gold medal, beating Penang 4-2 in a shootout, while the women's team won a golden hattrick of Sukma titles through a 6-5 shootout against the federal territories.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "One golden throw ends Yuan Kang's long wait for Sukma glory",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/one-golden-throw-ends-yuan-kangs-long-wait-for-sukma-glory",
        "published": "2026-08-23T09:56:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Double hockey gold and golden Sukma hattrick for Pahang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/double-hockey-gold-and-golden-sukma-hattrick-for-pahang-2815374",
        "published": "2026-08-23T15:12:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}