{
  "id": 2925667,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T02:44:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/08/24/former-malaysia-hockey-coach-sarjit-singh-dies-at-63/232465"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Malaysia hockey coach Sarjit Singh passed away at the age of 63 on Sunday. He breathed his last at Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, around 10 pm. Malaysian Hockey Hospital (MHC) confirmed the unfortunate news through its official Facebook account. MHC also conveyed its deepest condolences to Sarjit's family and loved ones, acknowledging his significant contributions to Malaysian hockey, both as a player and as a head coach.\n\nThe MHC highlighted Sarjit's dedication and service throughout his illustrious career, which spanned from 1982 until 1993 as a player. As a coach, he led the national junior team from 2004 until 2006 and also served as the head coach of the national team, including leading Malaysia at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. Sarjit had previously coached the Speedy Tigers from March 2024 until the end of last March.\n\nDetails regarding the wake and funeral arrangements for the departed hockey legend are not yet available.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 — Former national men’s hockey team head coach, Sarjit Singh died on Sunday. He wa...",
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    "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"
      }
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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."
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