Former national hockey player found homeless

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Once a national junior hockey star, Mohamad Asmawi Zaidi represented Malaysia on global stages. But what happened to him?   Here's the breakdown.  #Hockey #Athlete #Sports #Welfare #Health #Viral #SocialMedia #TikTok #SinarDaily

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00:00From national pride to a desperate plight on the streets, this is a story that gripped a nation.

00:06The sudden disappearance and recent rediscovery of Muhammad Asmawi, a former national junior hockey

00:11star. Once a celebrated talent, proudly donning the Malaysian under-16 jersey and competing in

00:17prestigious international tournaments across Germany, India and Pakistan, Asmawi vanished

00:23from the spotlight at just 25 years old. Years passed and then a shocking viral video surfaced.

00:30A man, barefoot, shirtless, speaking incoherently, raising alarm and a crucial question, could

00:36this be the fallen athlete? Heartbreakingly, the answer was yes. A former teammate who shared

00:41formative years with Asmawi on the Terengganu Sukma team and at Sekolah Sukantunggu Ismail

00:47confirmed the man in the distressing video. His plea for help resonated across social media.

00:52The call was answered. Following the widespread concern, authorities located Asmawi and immediately

00:58brought him to hospital Tengku Ampuan Abzan in Kuantan. Finally, a glimmer of hope for a sporting

01:04hero who had fallen through the cracks. The Pahang Social Welfare Department stepped in, committed to

01:10providing Asmawi with the necessary medical care and support. Director Khairul Amri Ahmad confirmed Asmawi's

01:16discovery by the police and his transfer to the hospital, assuring the public of their dedication to

01:22his recovery and reintegration into society. For more updates, subscribe to SingarDaily.

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