KUALA LUMPUR: The determination of Mohd Syamim Yusof in losing weight by shedding eight kilograms in a period of four months has proved that the Kuala Lumpur Hockey Club (KLHC) forward is very serious in making a return to the national squad. "Therefore, I took the initiative to go to Italy and Oman and it has been worthwhile as I managed to shed eight kilograms. Based on his current performances, the Taiping born forward believes he is in the best shape to help KLHC depend their Premier League title in the coming new season. "I am ready for the 2018 Malaysian Premier League. “This is why I chose to play in Oman even though the league over there is not as prestigious as our local league,” said Syamim.

Source: New Strait Times December 23, 2017 13:30 UTC