Sarjit Singh Ready To Quit If Speedy Tigers Miss 2026 World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- National men's hockey head coach Sarjit Singh is ready to step down if Malaysia fails to qualify for the 2026 Hockey World Cup next August.
Sarjit, who took over in 2023, said the team is in transition with a new generation of players and asked fans and stakeholders for patience and support.
'If we don't qualify, I will step down. No need to blame the players. I'll take full responsibility,' he said at a press conference at the National Hockey Stadium yesterday.
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