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Barnama
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Ahmad Zahid Congratulates Takraw Team On Asian Cup Regu Title
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has congratulated the national sepak takraw squad for clinching the Asian Cup 2025 regu title after defeating Thailand 2-0 in the final at Stadium Titiwangsa yesterday. Ahmad Zahid said the victory was a repeat of the nation's triumph at the 2024 World Cup and expressed hope that the national squad will continue to progress and achieve more success on the world stage. 'Congratulations, our sepak takraw heroes! Alhamdulillah, once again we witnessed Malaysia defeating Thailand to lift the title — this time in the regu final of the Asian Cup 2025.
Barnama
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Asian Cup 2025: Fair Draw But Major Hurdles Remain
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Despite describing the Asian Cup 2025 draw as balanced, national sepak takraw squad head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun stressed that his team would not underestimate the fierce challenge from other countries because this tournament is expected to be more challenging than the World Cup Malaysia hosted last year. However, Ahmad Jais remains optimistic as the team's preparations are now at their best and ready to perform brilliantly before home fans from May 10 to 18 at the Titiwangsa Stadium. "I see this draw as quite balanced but there are major challenges ahead compared to the last World Cup. bootstrap slideshow "We are currently preparing to further strengthen the team for the Asian Cup and will do our best in the tournament this time," he said when met after the 2025 Asian Cup draw ceremony held at World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL), yesterday. He added that the team's chances of winning the championship in the regu and doubles events like in the 2024 World Cup are better because the players have potential and it is a trust that needs to be carried with full dedication on that prestigious stage. "We see this as a big challenge and it is the responsibility of every player selected to play in the Asian Cup this time," he said. When asked about the traditional enemy, Thailand, Ahmad Jais said the momentum of the national squad's improved performance in recent times showed positive development and was a good sign ahead of the action in the Asian Cup. He said thorough preparations and the increasingly strong line-up of players, give Malaysia the best chance to snatch the championship from seeded teams such as Thailand. The event, which also saw the participation of several major sepak takraw powers, is divided into four events, namely regu, quadrant, doubles and team regu.
