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The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Malaysia to host 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup in KL
MALAYSIA has secured the hosting rights for the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup, announced by Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan. The decision was made during the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) council meeting in Hatyai, Thailand. 'ISTAF decided to give Malaysia the right to host the 2026 World Cup based on its record of holding international championships and in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026,' Mohd Sumali said in a statement. This will be Malaysia's third time hosting the event, following previous editions in 2011 and 2024. In addition to the hosting announcement, Mohd Sumali reiterated PSM's opposition to ISTAF's proposed rule change regarding the tekong's service circle. 'It will cause the uniqueness and artistry of the tekong position to disappear, which is saddening. My view, representing Malaysia, (is) that we should retain existing rules to preserve the art of the tekong's service,' he added. The PSM president also expressed dissatisfaction with the packed schedule of the ongoing 2025 Thai King's Cup, calling it unreasonable and detrimental to player performance. - Bernama


New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysia to host 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has been given the right to host the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup, Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said. The matter was decided at the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) council meeting in Hatyai, Thailand today, he added. "ISTAF decided to give Malaysia the right to host the 2026 World Cup based on its record of holding international championships and in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026," he said in a statement today. Malaysia will host the event for the third time, after hosting it in 2011 and 2024. Also, Mohd Sumali said that PSM would continue its opposition to ISTAF's suggestion to amend the rule regarding the tekong's service circle. "It will cause the uniqueness and artistry of the tekong position to disappear, which is saddening. My view, representing Malaysia, (is) that we should retain existing rules to preserve the art of the tekong's service," he added. He also voiced his disappointment over the match schedule of the ongoing 2025 Thai King's Cup, describing it as packed and unreasonable, which would affect players' performance and capabilities. – BERNAMA

Barnama
3 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Malaysia To Host 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been given the right to host the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup, Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said. The matter was decided at the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) council meeting in Hatyai, Thailand today, he added. 'ISTAF decided to give Malaysia the right to host the 2026 World Cup based on its record of holding international championships and in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026,' he said in a statement today.

Barnama
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
PSM Agrees To Change Name To Malaysian Sepak Takraw Federation
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) has agreed to change its name to the Sepak Takraw Federation of Malaysia (Malay acronym remains as PSM) soon. Its president, Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said the decision was made at yesterday's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) after the motion to amend the association's constitution received the support of over two-thirds of the total delegates. He pointed out that the name change would only take effect if the constitution amendment is approved by the Sports Commissioner. bootstrap slideshow 'All amendments to the constitution will take effect after being approved by the Sports Commissioner. So we will send the request soon. As long as we don't get approval, we can't use it yet,' he said when met after the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur here today. He also explained that the name change was aimed to streamline it with the names of other sports bodies using the word 'Federation'. 'Actually, this isn't new, we have discussed it before and many have agreed as it better reflects our role as the country's main administrator of sepak takraw,' he added. Meanwhile the results of the association's officebearers for the 2025-2028 term were announced after elections were held at today's AGM. Sumali retained the president's post uncontested, Datuk Seri Abdul Puhat Mat Nayan was elected deputy president, and Datuk Abu Jimi Samat (51 votes), Tengku Zaihan Che Ku Abd Rahman (48 votes) and Wan Mohd Husni Abdullah (44 votes) were elected as vice-presidents. -- BERNAMA


New Straits Times
29-06-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
PSM agrees to change name to Malaysian Sepak Takraw Federation
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) has agreed to change its name to the Sepak Takraw Federation of Malaysia (Malay acronym remains as PSM) soon. Its president, Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said the decision was made at yesterday's Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) after the motion to amend the association's constitution received the support of over two-thirds of the total delegates. He pointed out that the name change would only take effect if the constitution amendment is approved by the Sports Commissioner. "All amendments to the constitution will take effect after being approved by the Sports Commissioner. So we will send the request soon. As long as we don't get approval, we can't use it yet," he said when met after the association's Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur here today. He also explained that the name change was aimed to streamline it with the names of other sports bodies using the word 'Federation'. "Actually, this isn't new, we have discussed it before and many have agreed as it better reflects our role as the country's main administrator of sepak takraw," he added. Meanwhile the results of the association's officebearers for the 2025-2028 term were announced after elections were held at today's AGM. Sumali retained the president's post uncontested, Datuk Seri Abdul Puhat Mat Nayan was elected deputy president, and Datuk Abu Jimi Samat (51 votes), Tengku Zaihan Che Ku Abd Rahman (48 votes) and Wan Mohd Husni Abdullah (44 votes) were elected as vice-presidents. – BERNAMA