In Loving Memory of John Lee ❤️
The Father of Inline Hockey in Malaysia 🏒🇲🇾
We honor the life and legacy of John Lee, the founder of Team Underdogs Inline Hockey and a true pioneer of roller sport in Malaysia. Since 1995, his dedication and vision helped build the foundation of inline hockey at PJ Arena, where countless players discovered their love for the game.
The Underdogs’ journey began at Arena PJ when there were no boards, only a small 3-inch brick wall around the rink, and games were played with a ball instead of pucks.
In 1995, Team Underdogs played their first tournament in the U15 category and emerged champions. That victory was more than just a win — it became the spark that fueled the growth of inline hockey across Malaysia, eventually inspiring the creation of more than 40 teams across different age groups.
The Malaysian junior inline hockey team went on to achieve remarkable success, including the 2019 Malaysia Inline Hockey Tournament championship, defeating teams from Hong Kong and India, and earning international recognition. The team also proudly secured a bronze medal in the 13th edition of the MIHT, marking yet another milestone in Malaysia’s hockey journey.
Today, Team Underdogs continues to compete in international tournaments, proudly representing Malaysia with passion and pride. 🏒🥅🇲🇾
John Lee will forever be remembered as a mentor, leader, and inspiration to generations of players.
Thank you for giving us the gift of hockey. 🥅🔥
Your legacy will never be forgotten ❤️
Saya masih teringat bagaimana John Lee bukan sekadar jurulatih, tetapi seorang mentor yang penuh dedikasi kepada pemain muda. Keunikan inline hockey di Malaysia yang bermula dengan bola dan dinding pendek menuntut kreativiti dan kecekapan tinggi dari kami semua. Sepanjang pengalaman saya bersama Team Underdogs, suasana di arena PJ sentiasa penuh semangat. Kejayaan pasukan junior di kejohanan antarabangsa, termasuk kejayaan tahun 2019 membuktikan hasil titik peluh John Lee dalam membangunkan sukan ini. Selain aspek teknikal, John Lee juga menanam nilai kesukanan dan kerjasama yang kuat, menjadikan inline hockey lebih daripada sekadar permainan. #RS AWESOME menjadi tanda penghargaan yang tepat pada legasi beliau. Hari ini, semangat dan ajaran beliau terus menggerakkan kami untuk membawa nama Malaysia di arena antarabangsa. Bagi yang ingin memahami lebih dalam tentang sejarah inline hockey di Malaysia, kisah John Lee adalah inspirasi yang tidak boleh dilepaskan.
In Loving Memory of John Lee ❤️ The Father of Inline Hockey in Malaysia 🏒🇲🇾