{
  "id": 2922262,
  "title": "Everyone has a Sarjit story",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/everyone-has-a-sarjit-story",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T01:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/08/24/everyone-has-a-sarjit-story"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sarjit Singh, the former Malaysian hockey captain and Olympian, passed away at the age of 63 after battling acute myeloid leukaemia. He had been in the hospital for over a month and needed a bone marrow transplant. Sarjit was known for his dedication to the sport, his players, and his community. He spent 12 years playing international hockey and captained the national team for seven years. Sarjit earned more than 200 caps throughout his career and won several Asian Games bronze medals. His impact extended beyond his professional achievements; he was remembered for being a great friend, a loving husband, and a caring father. His legacy lives on through the stories of those who knew him, who continue to be moved by his warmth, generosity, and passion for hockey.",
  "summary": "Two Olympics and more than 200 caps tell only part of Sarjit Singh’s legacy. The rest lives on in those he helped.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Everyone has a Sarjit story",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/everyone-has-a-sarjit-story-2924736",
        "published": "2026-08-24T01:30:00.000Z"
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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."
}