{
  "id": 2890167,
  "title": "Legenda hoki negara Sarjit Singh meninggal dunia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/legenda-hoki-negara-sarjit-singh-meninggal-dunia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T22:30:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/24/legenda-hoki-negara-sarjit-singh-meninggal-dunia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's legendary field hockey star Sarjit Singh has passed away at the age of 63 at the Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (HCTM) hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (KHM). Sarjit's passing was confirmed through a message on his official Facebook page.\n\nSarjit, who made his last breath around 10 o'clock last night, was known for his dedication, commitment, and contributions to Malaysian hockey, both as a player and a coach. He served as the head coach of the Malaysian men's national team from 2007 to 2008. His legacy includes representing Malaysia in two editions of the Olympics, in Los Angeles in 1984 and Barcelona in 1992, as well as assisting Malaysia in winning a silver medal at two editions of the Asian Games, in New Delhi in 1982 and Beijing in 1990.\n\nFollowing his retirement from playing, Sarjit continued to contribute to the sport as a coach, guiding the national team from 2007 to 2008. In a touching message, the KHM expressed their grief and saluted the family and loved ones of the late legend. The statement concluded by wishing them strength, resilience, and peace during this difficult time.",
  "summary": "Bekas ketua pasukan dan jurulatih skuad hoki lelaki kebangsaan itu meninggal dunia pada usia 63 tahun di Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia malam tadi.",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Hockey legend Sarjit Singh dies at 63",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/hockey-legend-sarjit-singh-dies-at-63",
        "published": "2026-08-23T22:26:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Malaysian hockey legend Sarjit Singh dies at 63",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/malaysian-hockey-legend-sarjit-singh-dies-at-63",
        "published": "2026-08-24T00:33:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Former Malaysia hockey coach Sarjit Singh dies at 63",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/former-malaysia-hockey-coach-sarjit-singh-dies-at-63",
        "published": "2026-08-24T02:44:45.000Z"
      }
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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."
}