MHF have been dissolved

AMPANG: Malaysia Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Tengku Abdullah Shah clarified the Malaysian Hockey Federation (MHF) have been dissolved and this was acknowledged by the Sports Commissioner’s (SC) Office.

However, he admitted the Malaysian Women Hockey Association (MHWA ) have yet to close its doors but are in the process of doing so.

“We have already dissolved MHF. We even have letters from the SC’s office, so there are no issues there,” said Tengku Abdullah.

“MHWA are in the midst of sorting it out (dissolving) and should complete it soon. As far as we are concerned, MHC remains the sole national body for hockey in the country,” he said.

Mailsport had, in early January, contacted the SC’s Office only to be told they have not received any letters or requests from MHF and MWHA to dissolve their respective bodies despite agreeing to do so in meetings on Dec 17 and 23.

Concerns were raised as to where the money from both associations will be “parked” during the transition period. Also, the legality of the ongoing Junior Hockey League has been questioned.

“There is no issue with the bank accounts either. It has all been sorted out,” he added.

MHF and MWHA were forced to make way for the MHC following the International Hockey Federation’s (FIH) rule that each country can have only one governing body.