Sepak Takraw: Mohamad Azlan Out For Two Months With Fractured Left Elbow
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- National apit kanan (killer) Mohamad Azlan Alias is confirmed to have suffered a left elbow fracture following an incident during the team regu final of the 2025 Sepak Takraw Asian Cup at the Titiwangsa Stadium here on Sunday (May 18).
This was confirmed by the Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM), who added that Mohamad Azlan is expected to be out for two months while he undergoes rehabilitation.
"The country's main 'killer' is confirmed to have suffered a left elbow fracture by a doctor after undergoing a comprehensive health check this morning and is expected to be out for two months,' the PSM said in a brief statement to the media today.
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