EIGHT SHORTLISTED FOR NSC DG POST

Eight individuals have been shortlisted for interview for the position of the National Sports Council Director General.

The interviews will be held next Tieday with a decision made by Thursday when the NSC Board holds its meeting.

According to insiders, the interviews are to be conducted by the Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin himself and he is expected to table the decision to the NSC Board as provided for the NSC Act 1971.

Among those shortlisted are current SportsCommissioner Ahmad Shapawi Ismail, former Sports Ministry Secretary General Salim Parlan, Ireland Badminton CEO Richard Vaughan and National Foitball Development Program board member Dr. Hamdan Ali.

The other four candidates are said to be academicians 

For the position of High Prrformance Director,  among those who applied is Damien  Kelly who headed the Doha 2006 Program.

However the interviews for that position will only be held in January.

BWF NAMES CHONG WEI

BWF ‘PROVISIONALLY SUSPENDS’ LEE CHONG WEI

 

Malaysian player, Lee Chong Wei, has been provisionally suspended by the Badminton World Federation due to an apparent anti-doping regulation violation.

 

The world-governing body has imposed this suspension due to an Adverse Analytical Finding of a sample taken at the BWF World Championships in August. The BWF has referred the matter to the BWF Doping Hearing Panel and, in due course, the Chair of the Panel will set the time, date and location of a hearing. The Panel will determine whether or not the athlete has committed an anti-doping regulation violation.

 

In accordance with Clause 14.4.1 of the BWF Anti-Doping Regulations, and following the imposition of the provisional suspension, the BWF and the member association – the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) – are now able to publicly identify the player involved in this matter.

 

The Provisional Suspension (Clause 7.6.2) means the athlete is barred temporarily from participation in any competition prior to the BWF Doping Hearing Panel’s decision.  

 

There will be no further comment from the BWF regarding this matter until the BWF Doping Hearing Panel makes its determination.

 

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Regards

 

Gayle Alleyne

Communications

MY STORY PART 2 BY LEE CHONG WEI

Part 2 of Worldwide Exclusive

Having shared his thoughts last Saturday, world number 1 Lee Chong Wei now shares on how he is coping with the entire episode with Satwant Singh Dhaliwal.

In this second exclusive interview, Chong Wei reveals his appreciation to fans and media and also to those helping him in these trying times.

Kindly note that I neither work nor am employed by Chong Wei but am a close friend since 2000. We share conversations and I have his permission to write these articles.

Lee Chong Wei is handling all the pressure the best way he can. By hitting the courts and working it off.

Resigned to the fact that he needs to allow the experts compile his case against the doping allegation, the World Number 1 has not allowed the episode to affect him physically.

"I am back on the court training and also do my physical conditioning daily as life has to go on as I await the decision made by BWF," said Chong Wei.

"It has been more then a month since this episode began and I have decided to concentrate on training and maintain my fitness level.

"I am truly grateful to all the messages of support and also thank the media for respecting my wish for privacy.

"Hence I am training at a private facility and my friends help spar with me in order to keep me company.

"I guess with my provisional suspension it's the best arrangement that I stay away from the national training centre."

Chong Wei reiterated his confidence in Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin to help overcome this episode.

"At times I ask myself how this could happen to me given the fact that I am very careful with what I consume," added Chong Wei.

"My focus now is on saving my playing career and towards that I leave my fate in the hands of the experts to help prepare my case.

"It is an emotional roller coaster but as I said the best therapy for me is hitting the shuttle on the court."

Chong Wei added that he was hoping for a positive outcome.

"As I said before I have done nothing wrong and I maintain my innocence," he added.

"Thus its best that I do what I do best - get back on to the court and train and hope things work out for the best."

Note: No part of this article is to be reproduced either in parts or in writing without the written permission of the author Satwant Singh Dhaliwal. Kindly credit the blog should permission be granted in writing.

MY STORY BY LEE CHONG WEI

In what is a world wide exclusive, the number one shuttler in the world Lee Chong Wei breaks his silence as he shares his thoughts with Malaysian Sports Blogger Satwant Singh Dhaliwal on the alleged doping scandal that has plagued him.

This article is based on a series on conversations held before and after the B Sample was tested and the results are yet to be made public.

Read on....

"My knees wobbled and I could neither stand nor sit down as I read the letter notifying me that I had failed a doping test," said Chong Wei, his voice choking with emotion.

"I saw my entire life flash by me, the whole last 15 years just going up in smoke. I was devastated and just did not know what to do.

"I have never cheated not even made any attempt to cheat thus this was like a bolt of lightening, destroying everything I had worked so hard for.

"I am a firm believer of hard work and effort to achieve success so such an allegation left me speechless and dumbfounded."

Chong Wei said that it was his wife Wong Mew Choo that suggested that they take a break overseas to clear his mind and also leave it to the authorities to get into the bottom of the matter.

"The Sports Minister took charge personally and for that I am grateful as he guided me and gave me good advice on how to handle matters," added Chong Wei.

"I was informed that the drug was last injected into me on July 18 and how the traces were still there in August is something I cannot explain.

"Suffice to say I never took any drugs beyond those prescribed to me and deny any suggestions that I resort to traditional herbs that contain banned substance.

"I went through an out of competition test on August 15and it was all clear. So it is indeed a mystery why this substance was found in my system in August 30."

The national icon said that many a time he had wanted to come out and make a public statement but opted to wait till the B sample was tested.

"I hope the public understands my position and situation. I must reiterate that everything is being done to clear the air and to get to the root of the problem," added Chong Wei.

"I went to Oslo to observe the B sample bottle being opened and go through the documentation to satisfy myself.

"I know the possibility of it being different is remote but it is a procedure that needs to be done.

"All my medications, treatment records and supplements are being treated by the authorities who hope to find out how the substance was still in my system more then a month after I last received the injection for treatment of my thigh injury."

Though it looks bleak, Chong Wei is hoping that BWF will evaluate all evidence presented should the B sample be positive as well.

There has been speculation that Chong Wei could either receive a severe reprimand or be suspended for a period of six months.

A six month suspension will mean that shuttler will lose some 43,000 out of his 97,000 odd current ranking points and he will slip to a world ranking of 15-18 by March 2015.

"We will cross the bridge when we come to it I guess," added Chong Wei.

"At the moment I am confined to my house and have not even thought of returning to the courts yet.

"There are so many unanswered questions and I hope to clear my name soon.

"I never cheated nor will I ever rely on banned substances."

And the entire world badminton fraternity can only pray that things end up well for Chong Wei.

Failing which the Road to Rio will merely remain an illusion for Malaysia to win its first ever gold medal at the Olympics.

Note; No part of this article is to be reproduced in any form, written or expressed without the consent of the author.


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SAME SHIT DIFFERENT DAY

It was supposed to be the curtain raiser for what is said to be the most important domestic hockey competition in the country.

In reality it was a case of same shit different day as far as the manner in which the match was held.

Put aside that the quality was low but the entire organizational structure of the match revealed that the MHC is only concerned in wearing corporate shirts and basking in glory to project individuals who are vying for seats in the forthcoming elections.

It was a good gesture that MHC honored former national coach C. Para malignant with a cake for his 80th birthday. But where is the consistency?

The legendary William Fidellis turned 80 last week and the boys from NS Sikh Union held a birthday bash for him, and not even the Negeri HA or MHC did anything for person who spent his major part of his life contributing to hockey with his two sons Derek and Gary even donning national colours.

Some sikh boys appreciated the efforts of William but the NSHA officials were basking in glory at national level, with a could not care less attitude about what's happening in their own backyard!

Back to the charity shield and in the 90's the match saw even umpires paying RM1 to gain entry to the stadium for the match as the money raised went to a selected charity.

But today MHC can not even get fans to the stadium let alone do something charitable.

That goes on to show that it was just a parade to show sponsors that branding was done, match was played and wide grins all around.

Who cares if the performances on the pitch was akin to azalea KL league match, with extra officials and players sitting on steps next to team benches!

Let the circus move on, the big top has perched it's tent as the clowns rule the day.

BAND OF BROTHERS

There used to be a TV series titled the Band of Brothers.

Perhaps that was how the notion to build a group called Brotherhood was formed within the confines of the national hockey body.

This revelation surfaced lately after the Commonwealth Games debacle and although MHC had formed a panel to investigate the issues that caused the last placing in the World Cup, the report was never made public.

It seems that the Brotherhood, backed by a senior official conspired to rid the national coach of his responsibilities and had the clout to determine who coached them to the Asian Games.

Such was their strength that they could even get to determine who replaces who in the national set up.

And is the country so short of talent that we needed to bring in a foreigner as an Assistant Coach?

The fact is there is a mastermind behind all these and that person stooped so low to destroy the national agenda so as to enhance his position.

It was the "kampung" mentality that is the cancer of Malaysian Hockey and unless stemmed, the rule of "Brotherhood" will continue to prevail.

The fact that some top civil servants have also given backing to this grand plan is worrying as hockey is headed to a dark dimension with no light at the end of the tunnel.

There is no place for honest hardworking and passionate individuals as the Brotherhood has virtually done the same as the infamous 102 group that surfaced many years ago.

And do the states care? As so long as they can fill the President's ears with far fetched tales of deceit and contempt about some individuals, they warm the seats.

By the way what has happened to all the show cause letters issued to the former national coach, the two Vice Presidents and the star striker?

One player who turned his back on the nation was even given a release to play in the Hong Kong league when his reasons were "rest" to stay out of the team.

Whoever issued the release should be issued a show cause letter.

Or will someone else be issued a show cause for not acting on these show causes?

Or is it a case of "close one eye". 

MOVING FORWARD

It is understood that in an unprecedented move, Sports Minister has decided on open recruitment for the job of DG MSN. Khairy has spoken to the Chief Secretary to the Government to see if he can advertise for applicants openly. Something rarely done for heads of government agency. "The open recruitment process will ensure only the most qualified will apply and be interviewed," said a source at KBS. This means even internal candidates will be put through a rigorous interview process. And there may be surprised from outside the system from the private sector. Asked about internal candidates, "Of course Shapawi is a front runner given his years of experience at MSN. But he will have to apply just like anyone else. If he gets the job, it will be because he made the best case during the interview process."

TMP TO QUIT MHC

Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah dropped a bombshell when he announced that he will not seek re-election as MHC President after his term expires this October.

But he will still seek election into the post of AHF President on August 31, citing moving to a bigger ship instead of abandoning a sinking ship/

He also disp[elled suggestions that approaches have been made to a Johor royalty to tale his place in MHC.

See the video to decide for yourself...

AMBITIOUS MALAYSIANS

Ambitious. That is the best way to describe the efforts of a large number of Malaysian Hockey Confederation officials who are vying for positions in the Asian Hockey Confederation.

The AHF elections are scheduled for August 31 in Kuala Lumpur.

The MHC president Tengku Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah will be vying for the post of President. He is expected to be challenged by Pakistan"s Qasim Zia who is also on the FIH Executive Board.

Dato Nur Azmi Ahmad will contest the Vice President position. There are four posts up for grabs but one is reserved for a lady.

The front runners for the VP position is Berikzay Seksembav of Kazakhstan and Thailand's Chaiyapak Siriwat. But it is learnt that India's Narinder Bhatra will not seek re-election and neither will Japan's M.Ueda due to the age regulation of 70 being imposed.

While another strong contender will come from the East Asian region comprising of Japan, China and South Korea .

A total of five Vice Presidents will be elected.

Prof Dr.S. Shamala, Manjit Majid and Dato Abd Rahim Md Arif are three candidates who are eying a seat on the AHF council. Shamsla and Rahim are incumbents in the 12 member elected council.

The irony is that most of the Malaysian candidates hardly have done anything for the betterment of hockey in the country but that has not stopped them from trying to eye a bigger role in Asian Hockey.

Perak has not held their AGM for the past four years and thus Rahim should spend time sorting out the mess in his state rather then going for another term.

Azmi should have opted for a council seat as there is a pact between some of the incumbents and thus Shamala would be a better candidate as she could win easily the women's vice presidents eat.

KOSHY QUITS AS KLHA PRESIDENT

Kuala Lumpur Hockey Association were dealt a bitter blow as their president George Koshy resigned yesterday.

Having served the association for six years as President, the decision by Koshy comes in wake of the MHC Council decision to replace him as the team manager to the Asian Games in September.

Koshy when contacted confirmed the fact that he has decided to step down as the KLHA president.

"My work commitments has been increasing and I cannot find enough time to devote to my duties as President of KLHA," said Koshy.

"I had already informed the KLHA numerous times that I do not intend to seek re-election in the forthcoming AGM which is scheduled for early next year.

"This will give KLHA time to find someone else to take over the mantle."

When asked if his decision had anything to do with the MHC decision to replace him as the national team manager, Koshy had this to say.

"Not at all for they have taken a load of my shoulder by naming another manager.

"I had my up's and downs with the national team which I managed since 2009, enjoyed every moment and am  so damn happy we finally made the World Cup, which a small step to moving back to the mainstream of the hockey world but guess making  to the Olympics during my term was not meant to be .

"I wish them well in the forthcoming Asian Games."

While Koshy would not say it, the fact was obvious that the man who provided a new dimension In managing hockey teams was not even told prior to him being replaced as national team manager for the Asian Games.

The KLHA council who are expected to meet next Monday are said to be bent on rejecting the resignation.

But Koshy is adamant that he wants to leave.

"My time is up and let someone else take KL hockey to greater heights," were the parting words of Koshy.

THE JOKE IS ON YOU MHC

In what can be labelled a conspiracy made in hell, the Malaysian Hockey Confederation decided to replace their national hockey team coach just 40 days before the Asian Games.

And in an about turn, the gold medal target, so strongly advocated in the past has now been reduced to a [lace in the final of the Asian Games, something that will not make a difference as on;y the gold medal winner makes it to the 2016 Olympics.

MHC named Arul Selvaraj as the head, given powers to pick his own assistants while Tai Beng Hai was named as the manager, thus casting a doubt on the future of George Koshy as well.

Listen to the full press conference and decide if Malaysian Hockey heads for a free fall as answers are evasive.

DUTCH STINT TO GO AHEAD

While crynics continue with their barrage of criticism of the national hockey team, life goes on for them in their preparation for the Asian Games.

A total of 25 players are expected to leave for Holland on August 11 for a three week training stint and will return to Malaysia on September 2.

The plan is to have these players train and play some competence matches to prepare them for the Asiad where gold is the target and a place in the 2016 Rio Olympics that cones with it.

" As of today we are still proceeding with the plan for the three week training camp in Holland," said team manager George Koshy.

"We received approval in principle last month from both the MHC and NSC and proceeded by finalizing the arrangementsfor it .

"Unless otherwise advised, we hope to name the players by the end of the week as they will be the ones fighting for a place for the final squad for the Asian Games."

The team will be based at HC ijsseloever in ijsselstein during the three weeks in Holland.

With the Razak Cup scheduled for August 15 to 24, those named will not be able to represent their respective states.

CHUA, WE MISS YOU

It was today a year  ago that fate dealt Malaysian hockey a bitter blow as Marcus Chua Boon Huat died tragically in a road accident.

His death sent shockwaves, with many still being unable to come to terms that the life of a person, loved by so many was snatched away all of a sudden.

While the family has tried to overcome the loss of their loved one, Malaysian hockey has somewhat struggled to fill the shows of the pony tailed smiling Chinese boy that hailed from Malacca.

Chua had a mission, and that was to see Malaysia play in the World Cup, and although he was not there in The Hague last May, there is no doubt that Chua played a vital role in ensuring Malaysia play their first World Cup since 1998 on merit.

Chua gave his all when on the pitch, never one to pull punches, and if only the current batch of national players can for a moment stop and reflecy on how the famous Number 3 conducted himself on the pitch, will they play their hearts out.

Chua had a tattoo “Living The Dream” inscribed on his arm but today Malaysian hockey is “Living in the dreams”.

Ask any hockey fan, player or official, they all have kind words to say about Chua, and he deserved every accolade that was showered upon him as he left the world to be with his creator.

There is an important lesson that all connected with Malaysian hockey can learn from Chua, for he was one person that never gave up or threw the towel no matter how impossible the task looked.

Chua was left out of the national team for reasons best known to some but he strived to prove critics wong, never begrudged anyone as he worked hard on the pitch doing what he did best, let his hockey do the talking.

And Chua was instrumental in the national team that finished fifth in the World League in June last year in Johor Baru that eventually paved the way for Malaysia to play in the 2014 World Cup.

Today Malaysian hockey is divided with many factions, all pulling in the opposite direction, with personalities [utting their self interest over the nations.

Chua is probably looking at all that is transpiring from God’s home, shaking his head in disbelief that what was a smooth ride a year ago has now ended tragically.

{ersonally I miss Chua, for his death coming weeks after I lost my Mum last year created a big vacuum in my life, for Chua was someone who would call and seekadvice on what to do when put in a situation.

Chua, there is one humble request from all of us to you, put in a good word to the almighty for Malaysian hockey needs divine intervention since you are notaround personally to help us be back on the right track.

Rest in peace brother, we all miss you.

CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE FIXTURES

Malaysia will compete in the Champions Challenge in Kuantan next month. We are publishing the fixtures as the MHC and Pahang HA have been awfully quiet on this, perhaps keeping things for a big press conference when really this type of information should be readily available to their website, that has been in a long slumber

UiTM GET THE BETTER OF MBJB

It was not their best performance but UiTM Lions in making their debut at national club level competitions played well enough to defeat Johor Baru City Council (MBJB) 4-0 at the National Hockey Stadium.

Read more: www.tnbmhl.com.my

MHC HIDES FIXTURES FROM US

Below are the fixtures of the National Under 16 Tournament that will be held in Perlis commencing March 22 till March 30.

These are fixtures that MHC did not want this website to have and thanks to some state affiliates, we are able to publish them for the benefit of the hockey fans.

We seek the assistance of team officials to provide us with match details/results so we can keep fans informed of developments at the tournament.

MILO UNDER 16 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

FIXTURES - MEN

GROUP A		GROUP  B
A1. PERAK		B1. KUALA LUMPUR
A2. KEDAH		B2. TERENGGANU
A3. SELANGOR		B3. PENANG
A4. N.SEMBILAN		B4. KELANTAN
A5. PAHANG		B5. SABAH
A6. PERLIS		B6. JOHOR

SATURDAY 22 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
1	0700	KANGAR	A	KEDAH	Vs	PAHANG
2	0845	KANGAR	A	PERAK	Vs	PERLIS
3	1030	KANGAR	A	SELANGOR	vs	NEGERI SEMBILAN
4	1415	KANGAR	B	KUALA LUMPUR	vs	JOHOR
5	1545	KANGAR	B	TERENGGANU	vs	SABAH
6	1715	KANGAR	B	PENANG	vs	KELANTAN

SUNDAY 23 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
7	0715	KANGAR	A	KEDAH	Vs	NEGERI SEMBILAN
8	0900	KANGAR	A	PERAK	vs	PAHANG
9	1515	KANGAR	A	PERLIS	vs	SELANGOR
10	1700	KANGAR	B	TERENGGANU	vs	KELANTAN

MONDAY 24 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
11	0715	KANGAR	B	KUALA LUMPUR	Vs	SABAH
12	0900	KANGAR	B	JOHOR	vs	PENANG
13	1515	KANGAR	A	NEGERI SEMBILAN	vs	PAHANG
14	1700	KANGAR	A	SELANGOR	vs	PERAK

TUESDAY 25 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
15	0715	KANGAR	A	PERLIS	Vs	KEDAH
16	0900	KANGAR	B	KELANTAN	vs	SABAH
17	1515	KANGAR	B	PENANG	vs	KUALA LUMPUR
18	1700	KANGAR	B	JOHOR	vs	TERENGGANU

WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
19	0715	KANGAR	A	PAHANG	Vs	SELANGOR
20	0900	KANGAR	A	NEGERI SEMBILAN	vs	PERLIS
21	1515	KANGAR	A	KEDAH	vs	PERAK
22	1700	KANGAR	B	SABAH	vs	PENANG

THURSDAY 27 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
23	0715	KANGAR	B	KELANTAN	Vs	JOHOR
24	0900	KANGAR	B	TERENGGANU	vs	KUALA LUMPUR
25	1515	KANGAR	A	PERAK	vs	NEGERI SEMBILAN
26	1700	KANGAR	A	PAHANG	vs	PERLIS

FRIDAY 28 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
27	0715	KANGAR	A	SELANGOR	Vs	KEDAH
28	0900	KANGAR	B	PENANG	vs	TERENGGANU
29	1515	KANGAR	B	KUALA LUMPUR	vs	KELANTAN
30	1700	KANGAR	B	SABAH	vs	JOHOR

SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
31	1500	KANGAR	SF 1	WINNER GROUP A	Vs	RUNNER UP GROUP B
32	1700	KANGAR	SF 2	WINNER GROUP B	vs	RUNNER UP GROUP A

SUNDAY 30 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
33	1500	KANGAR	3 / 4	LOSER MN 31	Vs	LOSER MN 32
34	1700	KANGAR	FINAL	WINNER MN 31	vs	WINNER MN 32

MILO UNDER 16 HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

FIXTURES - WOMEN

GROUP A		GROUP  B
A1. PENANG		B1. SELANGOR
A2. KEDAH		B2. KUALA LUMPUR
A3. JOHOR		B3. PERLIS
A4. PAHANG		B4. N. SEMBILAN
A5. TERENGGANU		B5. KELANTAN

SATURDAY 22 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
1	0730	K. PERLIS	B	KUALA LUMPUR	vs	KELANTAN
2	0900	K. PERLIS	B	PERLIS	vs	NEGERI SEMBILAN
3	1515	K. PERLIS	A	KEDAH	Vs	TERENGGANU
4	1700	K. PERLIS	A	JOHOR	vs	PAHANG

SUNDAY 23 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
5	0730	K. PERLIS	B	SELANGOR	Vs	KELANTAN
6	0900	K. PERLIS	B	KUALA LUMPUR	Vs	NEGERI SEMBILAN
7	1515	K. PERLIS	A	KEDAH	vs	PAHANG
8	1700	K. PERLIS	A	PENANG	vs	TERENGGANU

MONDAY 24 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
9	0730	K. PERLIS	B	NEGERI SEMBILAN	vs	KELANTAN
10	0900	K. PERLIS	B	PERLIS	vs	SELANGOR
11	1515	K. PERLIS	A	JOHOR	Vs	PENANG
12	1700	K. PERLIS	A	PAHANG	vs	TERENGGANU

TUESDAY 25 MARCH 2014

REST DAY

WEDNESDAY 26 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
13	0730	K. PERLIS	A	PENANG	vs	KEDAH
14	0900	K. PERLIS	A	TERENGGANU	vs	JOHOR
15	1515	K. PERLIS	B	KUALA LUMPUR	Vs	SELANGOR
16	1700	K. PERLIS	B	KELANTAN	vs	PERLIS

THURSDAY 27 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
17	0730	K. PERLIS	A	JOHOR	vs	KEDAH
18	0900	K. PERLIS	A	PENANG	Vs	PAHANG
19	1515	K. PERLIS	B	SELANGOR	vs	NEGERI SEMBILAN
20	1700	K. PERLIS	B	PERLIS	vs	KUALA LUMPUR

FRIDAY  28 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
21	1500	K. PERLIS	SF 1	WINNER GROUP A	Vs	RUNNER UP GROUP B
22	1700	K. PERLIS	SF 2	WINNER GROUP B	vs	RUNNER UP GROUP A

SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2014
MN	Time	Pitch	Group	Teams
23	1500	K. PERLIS	3 / 4	LOSER MN 21	Vs	LOSER MN 22
24	1700	K. PERLIS	FINAL	WINNER MN 21	vs	WINNER MN 22