RECORD 70 TEAMS FOR PSC INTERNATIONAL SOCCER 7’S

GEORGE TOWN, April 9 (Bernama) – The 24th PSC International Soccer 7’s Tournament is set to make an exciting return this year, with a record 70 local and international clubs participating.

Organised by the Penang Sports Club (PSC) soccer section, the annual tournament will be held from April 12 to 13 at the PSC field, featuring three categories, namely the Veterans, Masters and Grandmasters.

Organising chairman A. Balasubramaniam said over 60 per cent of the participating teams will be from overseas and the rest from various states across Malaysia. 

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“There are 18 teams confirmed for the Veterans category, 28 for the Masters and 24 for the Grandmasters. Among the foreign teams are those from Australia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Vietnam, Singapore, the Maldives and Brunei.

“In addition, there will be strong representation from Malaysian teams coming from across the country – Penang, Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor, Sabah and Sarawak,” he told a press conference here last night.

He noted that previously, most teams paraded many former international and state players in their line-ups. 

“For soccer enthusiasts, this will be a perfect opportunity to catch a glimpse of yesteryear international stars from Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, Singapore, the Maldives, Australia, Vietnam, Hong Kong and China,” he added.

According to him, Tan Cheng Hoe, S. Suresh Kumar and K. Nanthakumar are among the former stars expected to play.

Balasubramaniam said apart from promoting healthy lifestyles, the tournament also contributes to the state’s sports tourism, as many participants will be accompanied by their family members.

-- BERNAMA