KUALA LUMPUR: One thing leads to another, and for three women's hockey players, a trip to Wales led to them playing in the Scottish league.
National players Khairunnisa Ayuni Sharuddin, Nurul Fatin Fatiah Azman and Nur Afiqah Syahzani Azhar will turn out for Uddingston club in the Scottish Premier Division from Sept 15 to Nov 16.
The trio impressed Uddingston during the national team's recent playing tour of Wales, and were offered places in their team.
They will return on Nov 3 to join national training for the Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) in Rajgir, India, in November.
National coach Nasihin Nubli said: ""They will learn the European style of play which will benefit them for the ACT.
"This kind of exposure and experience will have a positive impact on the national team."
Several national women's players had played in European leagues before. Among them were Farah Ayuni Yahya, Nuraini Abdul Rashid, Fatin Shafika Sukri, Wan Norfaiezah Saiuti, Hanis Nadiah Onn, Julaini Din, Nuramirah Shakirah Zulkifli and Nur Maziatulhanim Syafi Sheik Fuad.