PETALING JAYA: There’s no room for fear or hesitation as Malaysia prepare to face Pakistan in their opening match of the 2025 Nations Cup at 8pm today.

National stalwarts Marhan Jalil and Fitri Saari have thrown down the gauntlet, calling on the Speedy Tigers’ young hockey players to rise to the occasion and show their worth, especially on home turf at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil.