{
  "id": 3227297,
  "title": "Mourners raise hockey sticks in final salute to legendary captain Sarjit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/mourners-raise-hockey-sticks-in-final-salute-to-legendary-captain",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T08:57:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/hockey/2026/08/1518555/mourners-raise-hockey-sticks-final-salute-legendary-captain-sarjit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia bid an emotional farewell to hockey legend Sarjit Singh on Tuesday as hundreds gathered for his funeral. The 63-year-old former national captain succumbed to acute myeloid leukaemia on Sunday after a brief illness. Former captain Datuk N. Sri Shanmuganathan lamented that Sarjit was too young to depart this world. Renowned as \"Captain Marvel\", the two-time Olympian and national team stalwart was hailed as one of Malaysia's finest hockey players. Competitive until the very end, Sarjit continued to contribute to the sport as a coach. The funeral at Shamshan Bhoomi Jalan Loke Yew Crematorium was an outpouring of grief. Notable mourners included ex-internationals S. Kuhan, Datuk Mirnawan Nawawi, Azlan Misron, Sukri Mutalib, Tengku Ahmad Tajudin, Baljit Singh Sarjab, and Kevinder Singh, alongside Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Mordi Bimol and other hockey enthusiasts. Many attendees held hockey sticks in tribute to the departed legend. Former international Kuhan emphasized that Sarjit's true legacy lay in the countless players he mentored throughout his illustrious career, not just his own accolades. He added that the sheer number of people who visited Sarjit's home and attended his funeral underscored the profound impact he had on Malaysian hockey. Survived by his wife Kulwant Kaur and five children, Sarjit leaves behind a cherished legacy.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia bade a sad farewell to hockey icon Sarjit Singh on Tuesday as many turned up for his funeral.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Ex-India captain Pargat hails Sarjit among hockey's finest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/ex-india-captain-pargat-hails-sarjit-among-hockeys-finest",
        "published": "2026-08-25T08:40:04.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}