The OCM extends its warmest wishes to Tan Sri Dato’ Seri P. Alagendra OLY on the occasion of his 96th birthday, celebrated on Wednesday, 23rd July 2025.
A legendary national Hockey player turned distinguished sports administrator, Tan Sri Dato’ Seri P. Alagendra OLY is a member of the Contingent of the Federation of Malaya that proudly marked the country’s first-ever participation at the Olympic Games, the XVI Olympiad Melbourne 1956.
Beyond his exceptional playing career, he has dedicated much of his life to the advancement of Hockey in Malaysia and beyond, serving in various roles including as a technical official, team manager and Chef de Mission, as listed below:
1. XVI Olympic Games Melbourne 1956 – player
2. XVIII Olympic Games Tokyo 1964 – Assistant Team Manager
3. XXI Olympic Games Montreal 1976 – Assistant Team Manager
4. XXV Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 – Technical Official
5. XXVII Olympic Games Sydney 2000 – Chef de Mission
A qualified technical official, he also served on the Technical Committee of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for a decade, from 1975 to 1985, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the sport globally.
As a visionary administrator, Tan Sri P. Alagendra was elected Deputy President of the Malaysian Hockey Federation (MHF), now the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC), a position he held with distinction for 25 years (1980–2005). His leadership extended to the continental level, where he served as Secretary General of the Asian Hockey Federation (AHF) for 24 years (1990–2014).
He is also the founder of the Malaysian Olympians Association (MOA), established on 9th June 2001, which is affiliated with the World Olympians Association (WOA). This initiative reflects his enduring commitment to the Olympic Movement and the lifelong welfare of Malaysian Olympians.
“We extend our heartfelt congratulations and warm wishes to Tan Sri P. Alagendra on the occasion of his 96th birthday” said Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria, President of OCM and Vice President of OCA.
“We applaud his lifelong contributions to the Olympic Movement, particularly in elevating the status of Hockey as a prominent Olympic sport. In recognition of his remarkable service, he was deservedly inducted into the OCM Hall of Fame in 2008” concluded Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria.
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- Happy Birthday Tan Sri Dato’ Seri P. Alagendra OLY
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- The front cover of the Official Souvenir Programme Book of the Contingent of the Federation of Malaya to the XVI Olympic Games Melbourne 1956.
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- Page 14 of the Official Souvenir Programme Book of the Contingent of the Federation of Malaya to the XVI Olympic Games Melbourne 1956. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri P. Alagendra OLY is pictured in the fourth row, first from the right.
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- Tan Sri Dato’ Seri P. Alagendra OLY (back row, standing sixth from left) with fellow members of the Contingent of the Federation of Malaya to the XVI Olympic Games Melbourne 1956.
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- Tan Sri Dato’ Seri P. Alagendra OLY is one of the members of the Contingent of the Federation of Malaya participating in the Opening Ceremony of the XVI Olympic Games held on Thursday, 22 November 1956, at the Olympic Stadium in Melbourne.
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- The front cover of the Official Souvenir Programme Book of the Malaysian Contingent to the XVIII Olympic Games Tokyo 1964.
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- Page 19 of the Official Souvenir Programme Book of the Malaysian Contingent to the XVIII Olympic Games Tokyo 1964. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri P. Alagendra OLY is pictured in the first row, first from the right.
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- The front cover of the Official Souvenir Programme Book of the Malaysian Contingent to the XXVII Olympic Games Sydney 2000.
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- Page 10 and 11 of the Official Souvenir Programme Book of the Malaysian Contingent to the XXVII Olympic Games Sydney 2000.
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- Tan Sri Dato’ Seri P. Alagendra OLY leading the Malaysian Contingent participating in the Opening Ceremony of the XXVII Olympic Games held on Friday, 15 September 2000, at the Stadium Australia in Sidney.
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- Tan Sri Dato’ Seri P. Alagendra OLY was inducted into the OCM Hall of Fame during the 15th Olympian Night held on Monday, 4 February 2008, at the Tan Sri Hamzah Arena, OCM Inddor Sports Complex. Tan Sri Dato’ Seri P. Alagendra OLY receiving the trophy of OCM Hall of Fame from Y.B. Dato’ Seri Azalina Othman Said, Minister of Youth and Sports Malaysia. Looking on were Mr. James Teo (left), Managing Director of F&N Coca-Cola (M) Sdn Bhd and Y.A.M. Tunku Tan Sri Imran Ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar (right), President of OCM and IOC Member.
