Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 30, 2010
What will they give to Rajagobal?
It's common for Malaysian goverment to award "Datuk" for athletes whom performed well in international arena i.e Datuk Nicol, Datuk Lee Chong Wei, Datuk Misbun Sidek, Datuk Puch Gunalan, Datuk M.Jegathesan and the list goes on.
So Will Rajagobal be awarded with Datuk? I think he deserves "Tan Sri".
So Will Rajagobal be awarded with Datuk? I think he deserves "Tan Sri".
Public Holiday Tommorow (31 Dec)
Our Prime Minister declared that Friday(31 Dec) will be Public Holiday after Malaysia grabbing the 1st ever AFF Cup yesterday.
This is to celebrate the victory of the Malaysian Football team and also the citizens of Malaysia whom cheered ans lauded all over the place (mamak shop, pub, tea stalls, public gym and also at Dataran Merdeka).
My concern is:
1. Is this a political agenda to Ensure BN wins the next election.
2. Why didn't they awarded holiday when Malaysia performed well in Asian Games and Commonwealth Games?
This is to celebrate the victory of the Malaysian Football team and also the citizens of Malaysia whom cheered ans lauded all over the place (mamak shop, pub, tea stalls, public gym and also at Dataran Merdeka).
My concern is:
1. Is this a political agenda to Ensure BN wins the next election.
2. Why didn't they awarded holiday when Malaysia performed well in Asian Games and Commonwealth Games?
Malaysia Boleh
"Malaysia Boleh" was lauded by the whole country yesterday after grabbing their 1st ever ASEAn Football Federation(AFF) Cup yesterday. Though they lost 2-1 to Indonesia yesterday in the 2nd leg, but 3 goal advantage in 1st leg gave them the trophy with aggregate of 4-2.
95,000 Indonesian fans were there ate Stadium Bukarno, Jakarta with protection from 10,000 police force. They called themselves as "Garuda" and our boys were called "Harimau".
Kudos to K.Rajagobal, for forming such team with average age of only 23. We have never gone past the finals before and it was only once we made it to final, which was on 1996.
Malaysia were always labeled as underdogs has now became the "hunters" for glory. Though it was expected that Malaysia will receive tough fight from the home ground team as they have beaten us before 5-1 in group match, but "King"gobal's boys showed a matured game.
They even manage to stop the penalty kick which was offered to Indonesia. The 1st goal from Safee Saleh gave the Strong impact and confidence that the cup was already in Malaysia's hand.
At least the 2nd leg win would be a consolation for the Indonesians.
Now, we have won the SEA games and AFF Title. Now it's the next challenge wheter our boys can defend the glory.
Kudos Rajagobal! Malaysia Boleh...
95,000 Indonesian fans were there ate Stadium Bukarno, Jakarta with protection from 10,000 police force. They called themselves as "Garuda" and our boys were called "Harimau".
Kudos to K.Rajagobal, for forming such team with average age of only 23. We have never gone past the finals before and it was only once we made it to final, which was on 1996.
Malaysia were always labeled as underdogs has now became the "hunters" for glory. Though it was expected that Malaysia will receive tough fight from the home ground team as they have beaten us before 5-1 in group match, but "King"gobal's boys showed a matured game.
They even manage to stop the penalty kick which was offered to Indonesia. The 1st goal from Safee Saleh gave the Strong impact and confidence that the cup was already in Malaysia's hand.
At least the 2nd leg win would be a consolation for the Indonesians.
Now, we have won the SEA games and AFF Title. Now it's the next challenge wheter our boys can defend the glory.
Kudos Rajagobal! Malaysia Boleh...
Monday, December 27, 2010
KNOW This Sports Person - Datuk Punch Gunalan
Datuk Punch Gunalan(Gunalan s/o Panchacaran) is a former male badminton star of Malaysia and one of the finest combination doubles and singles players that the country has ever produced.
He was a talented right-hander who spent what might have been some of the best years of his playing career competing only sporadically as a student in England. Gunalan did not represent Malaysia in Thomas Cup (the men's world team championship) until the 1970 series in Kuala Lumpur at the comparatively late "rookie" age of 26.
Here Malaysia relinquished its title to Indonesia in the final, 2--7, with Gunalan and Ng Boon Bee in doubles gaining one of the two points. In 1971 Gunalan and Boon Bee were the leading men's doubles team in the world, winning the prestigious All England title, as well as the Danish, Canadian, and U.S. Open titles.
Though perhaps less consistent in singles than he was in doubles, Gunalan was capable of playing it at the highest level. He reached the All-England singles final in 1974, losing in three close games to the iconic Rudy Hartono. He won singles at the quadrennial Asian Games in 1970 and at the quadrennial Commonwealth Games in 1974. Even Datuk Lee has yet to win it.
When he won the Commonwealth Games singles title, he went to the opponent's court to hug him and shake hand. That's his sportsman spirit.
He was the only player turned coach to win Thomas Cup. He was collapsed in Kenya during 1972 Thomas Cup due to diagnosed as having a small lung (half the size of a regular one). He didnt give up, but switch to doubles and won most of the titles around the word with Ng Boon Bee.
He was a talented right-hander who spent what might have been some of the best years of his playing career competing only sporadically as a student in England. Gunalan did not represent Malaysia in Thomas Cup (the men's world team championship) until the 1970 series in Kuala Lumpur at the comparatively late "rookie" age of 26.
Here Malaysia relinquished its title to Indonesia in the final, 2--7, with Gunalan and Ng Boon Bee in doubles gaining one of the two points. In 1971 Gunalan and Boon Bee were the leading men's doubles team in the world, winning the prestigious All England title, as well as the Danish, Canadian, and U.S. Open titles.
Though perhaps less consistent in singles than he was in doubles, Gunalan was capable of playing it at the highest level. He reached the All-England singles final in 1974, losing in three close games to the iconic Rudy Hartono. He won singles at the quadrennial Asian Games in 1970 and at the quadrennial Commonwealth Games in 1974. Even Datuk Lee has yet to win it.
When he won the Commonwealth Games singles title, he went to the opponent's court to hug him and shake hand. That's his sportsman spirit.
He was the only player turned coach to win Thomas Cup. He was collapsed in Kenya during 1972 Thomas Cup due to diagnosed as having a small lung (half the size of a regular one). He didnt give up, but switch to doubles and won most of the titles around the word with Ng Boon Bee.
He was called P.Gunalan. Later, when he won the Asian Games, the press stated "Punched Gunalan for Gold Medal". Since then, they started calling him Punch Gunalan, which made him to chnage his name officialy in National Registration Dept.
He words are" Love the game, not the Luxury".
One hand on the CUP
Malaysia got off with brilliant start in AFF Suzuki Cup, after beating Indonesia 3-0 in 1st leg of the finals.
Shafee Saleh became the hero in 2nd half by scoring 2 goals and Ashari scored the other. Indonesia manage to scare Malaysians by going through the net during the 1st half but Christian Gonzalez goal was disallowed.
With 3 goal cushion, they may have a hand on the cup but beware that Indonesians has experience trashing Malaysia in Jakarta.
The 2nd leg will be played on 29th Dec.
Hope Malaysia can win the cup for the 1st time since 1996.
Shafee Saleh became the hero in 2nd half by scoring 2 goals and Ashari scored the other. Indonesia manage to scare Malaysians by going through the net during the 1st half but Christian Gonzalez goal was disallowed.
With 3 goal cushion, they may have a hand on the cup but beware that Indonesians has experience trashing Malaysia in Jakarta.
The 2nd leg will be played on 29th Dec.
Hope Malaysia can win the cup for the 1st time since 1996.
MELAKA COASTAL RUN - 26 DEC'10
This was my season ending race. Thus, I wanted to leave mark and make it a sweet finishing. It was also my first race in Melaka more over in Southern region.
I left with Kei Ming on Saturday evening and stayed near Jonker Street. The traffic within Melaka city was terrible, mainly due to Jonker walk events. I manage to reach the Ayer Keroh Toll within 1 hour 30 minutes, but to reach to Jonker street took another 2 hours.
After our dinner, we went through Jonker Street and witness the happening moments and bought some dodol.
The next day, we had to park abt 500M before the starting point itself. The race was officiated by CM of Melaka, Datuk Ali Rustam. I thought the route would be a flat one, but it had a flyover which broke the group.
As the race started, I maintained my position within top20. The route went through Mahkota Parade and the coastal side of Melaka. Thus I could smell the sea side and dead fish. After 500, I ensured nobody overtakes me. They had ushers along the way and also one water station in between.
After coming through the overhead bridge, I new I had to finish the race as the finishing line was only 1km away. Thus, I increased my pace and manage to overtake around 4 runners before reaching the finishing lane.
As I reached the finishing lane, no numbers were given to me. They only award it to top 5. So I have to wait for the certificate which will be sent via mail.
My timing was 24:26 for 6km.
Finally, we headed back to KL after our breakfast as Jonker street.
I left with Kei Ming on Saturday evening and stayed near Jonker Street. The traffic within Melaka city was terrible, mainly due to Jonker walk events. I manage to reach the Ayer Keroh Toll within 1 hour 30 minutes, but to reach to Jonker street took another 2 hours.
After our dinner, we went through Jonker Street and witness the happening moments and bought some dodol.
The next day, we had to park abt 500M before the starting point itself. The race was officiated by CM of Melaka, Datuk Ali Rustam. I thought the route would be a flat one, but it had a flyover which broke the group.
As the race started, I maintained my position within top20. The route went through Mahkota Parade and the coastal side of Melaka. Thus I could smell the sea side and dead fish. After 500, I ensured nobody overtakes me. They had ushers along the way and also one water station in between.
After coming through the overhead bridge, I new I had to finish the race as the finishing line was only 1km away. Thus, I increased my pace and manage to overtake around 4 runners before reaching the finishing lane.
As I reached the finishing lane, no numbers were given to me. They only award it to top 5. So I have to wait for the certificate which will be sent via mail.
My timing was 24:26 for 6km.
Finally, we headed back to KL after our breakfast as Jonker street.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Malaysia in FINAL
Malaysia made it to finals after lapse of 16years in AFF Cup. They went to Hanoi to meet Vietnam with 2 goals advantage and the 2nd leg went with goal less draw. This brought them to finals with aggregate of 2-0.
They will be facing another favorite, Indonesia whom beat Philippines in similar scoreline.
K.Rajagobal now eyes on the cup after waking up from heavy defeat by Indonesia and beating Vietnam and holding the Thai.
It Will be a great achievement for Malaysian Football for the year after doing well in Asian Games and the friendly against South Korea.
They will play on 26th at Bkt Jalil and end leg at Jakarta on 29th.
They will be facing another favorite, Indonesia whom beat Philippines in similar scoreline.
K.Rajagobal now eyes on the cup after waking up from heavy defeat by Indonesia and beating Vietnam and holding the Thai.
It Will be a great achievement for Malaysian Football for the year after doing well in Asian Games and the friendly against South Korea.
They will play on 26th at Bkt Jalil and end leg at Jakarta on 29th.
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