Former national coach Muhammad Dharma Raj Abdullah says Brendon Carolan has the technical quality to guide Malaysia, but warns that stepping up from assistant coach to lead the Speedy Tigers comes with intense pressure, difficult decisions and expectations in a hockey-mad nation
Former national hockey coach Muhammad Dharma Raj Abdullah believes that Malaysia’s talent identification model is failing to convert strong participation numbers into elite success, arguing that over-reliance on sports schools and structured pathways has created a narrow, outdated system that overlooks genuine talent
Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports
