19/05/2026
📌 OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM 4 STATE HOCKEY CLUB📌
The Club wishes to address recent comments and misunderstandings surrounding the appointment of our Exco member as Team Manager for the WPKL Girls Under-16 squad at the National U16 Hockey Competition.
As an affiliate of the Kuala Lumpur Hockey Association (KLHA), our Club is duty‑bound to support KLHA in all activities outlined in its constitution. Whenever we feel a request is not aligned with our own constitution, we provide feedback respectfully and propose alternatives — always in good faith.
For the National U16 tournament, KLHA requested our recommendation for a coach. After internal discussion, our Exco unanimously proposed:
1️⃣ Coach Kannagi (SSNKL Girls Coach) as the primary recommendation,
2️⃣ Coach Linda as the alternative option.
These recommendations were based on coaching track records and the structured development environment at SSNKL, which has also been inclusive of girls from various KL schools.
KLHA later decided to adopt an inclusive approach by appointing coaches and team managers from among its affiliates. As a result, our Club President was nominated as Team Manager for the WPKL Girls U16 team. This was unexpected, as we had already declined any managerial role and recommended other candidates.
Concerns about conflict of interest were also raised by certain quarters. We wish to clarify that the President’s daughter is currently injured and not eligible for selection or participation. After consulting KLHA’s President, the appointment was accepted to avoid the perception of the Club refusing to support KLHA’s efforts.
Unfortunately, this decision — made in the spirit of cooperation — has been misrepresented by a few irresponsible parties.
As a Club built on respect, integrity, and shared values, we strongly condemn the unfair treatment directed at our President, his wife and daughter.
His role is purely administrative: ensuring the team is supported, organised, and compliant with tournament requirements.
We as a club remain strong behind the leadership of our President and we are committed to the development of hockey in Kuala Lumpur and to supporting KLHA in strengthening coaching pathways and youth development.
Let us move forward with unity, fairness, and respect for all.
4 State Hockey Club
19 May 2026