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Barnama
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
PSM To Work On Incentives For National Sepak Takraw Squad After Asian Cup Success
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) will work towards providing incentives for the national sepak takraw squad following their positive achievements at the 2025 Asian Cup Championship held recently at Stadium Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur. Its president, Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan, said the amount had not yet been decided, but it would be a token of appreciation for the fighting spirit and sacrifices shown by all the players involved. Malaysia clinched two championship titles in the quadrant and regu events, and finished runners-up in the doubles and team regu events in the inaugural edition of the championship. bootstrap slideshow 'PSM will try to give what it can afford, that is my promise to the players. I will also submit an official application to the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) and the National Sports Council (MSN) to see if incentives can be provided, especially for the gold medallists – and even if those who won silver medals can be rewarded, that would be a blessing. 'I hope KBS and MSN will give due consideration. As for PSM, we can't announce anything concrete yet as we don't have much funding,' he said at a press conference today during the launch of the 11th season of the Sepak Takraw League (STL). Meanwhile, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, who officiated the launch of the new STL season, said the Sepaktakraw Asian Cup Championship generally did not fall under the events eligible for the Sports Victory Prize Scheme (SHAKAM), but she was open to considering it. The STL 2025 season will feature a format change aimed at increasing excitement in the league, which was dominated by Kuala Lumpur Thunder last season. The new format includes an increase in the number of Grand Prix (GP) events to six, with Negeri Sembilan added as a new host venue. -- BERNAMA
Malay Mail
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
Sepak takraw squad hailed for Asian Cup success, incentives under review despite funding limits
KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — The Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) will work towards providing incentives for the national sepak takraw squad following their positive achievements at the 2025 Asian Cup Championship held recently at Stadium Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur. Its president, Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan, said the amount had not yet been decided, but it would be a token of appreciation for the fighting spirit and sacrifices shown by all the players involved. Malaysia clinched two championship titles in the quadrant and regu events, and finished runners-up in the doubles and team regu events in the inaugural edition of the championship. 'PSM will try to give what it can afford, that is my promise to the players. I will also submit an official application to the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) and the National Sports Council (MSN) to see if incentives can be provided, especially for the gold medallists – and even if those who won silver medals can be rewarded, that would be a blessing. 'I hope KBS and MSN will give due consideration. As for PSM, we can't announce anything concrete yet as we don't have much funding,' he said at a press conference today during the launch of the 11th season of the Sepak Takraw League (STL). Meanwhile, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, who officiated the launch of the new STL season, said the Sepaktakraw Asian Cup Championship generally did not fall under the events eligible for the Sports Victory Prize Scheme (SHAKAM), but she was open to considering it. The STL 2025 season will feature a format change aimed at increasing excitement in the league, which was dominated by Kuala Lumpur Thunder last season. The new format includes an increase in the number of Grand Prix (GP) events to six, with Negeri Sembilan added as a new host venue. — Bernama
Barnama
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Future Of Sepak Takraw Looks Bright After Excellent Performance In Asian Cup
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The national sepak takraw squad has a bright future after performing excellently by winning two gold and two silver medals at the 2025 Asian Sepak Takraw Championship which concluded yesterday. The country's two gold medals were came through the regu and quadrant events, while the silver medals were won in the doubles and team regu events. President of the Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM), Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan, said that although the national team failed to end their 34-year drought in the team regu, he was still proud of Malaysia's achievements in the championship after successfully achieving the set target. bootstrap slideshow "Alhamdulillah, Malaysia's target of reaching the final in all four events contested in this championship has been achieved. Two gold medals and two silver medals are a proud achievement for all of us. "Although we lost to Thailand in the final of the team regu event, the performance shown was very encouraging and promises a bright future for the country's sepak takraw sport," he said in a statement today. In the same statement, Mohd Sumali also expressed his gratitude to the Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh, the Asian Sepak Takraw Federation (ASTAF), the National Sports Council, the National Sports Institute, and PSM's strategic partners who helped make the championship a success. "This success would not have been achieved without the close cooperation between PSM and ASTAF, sponsors, volunteers, and all parties involved directly or indirectly. "I and PSM are committed to continue advancing the sport of sepak takraw in Malaysia and at the international level," he said. -- BERNAMA
Barnama
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Malaysia Can Dethrone Thailand In SEA Games Regu Event
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The national sepak takraw squad is on the right track to win gold in the regu event at the SEA Games in Thailand at the end of this year, said Malaysian Sepaktakraw Association president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan. His confidence has been boosted by the national squad's success in winning the regu event at the Sepak Takraw Asian Cup 2025 here yesterday. 'Our target is of course gold, since our regu team has already won multiple times in the tournaments they've participated in. bootstrap slideshow 'However, it won't be easy because we have to remember that we'll be playing away, and in Thailand the environment will definitely be different. So the chances of us getting gold are 50-50,' he told reporters yesterday. Thailand are the SEA Games regu defending champions. Earlier, Malaysia made headlines by defeating arch-rivals Thailand 2-0 in the Asian Cup regu final at Titiwangsa Stadium. The national trio of Farhan Adam (feeder), Mohammad Syahir Mohd Rosdi (tekong) and Mohamad Azlan Alias (striker) had little trouble winning 15-12, 15-9, giving Malaysia their second title in the Asian Cup. Mohd Sumali said he was pleased to see the regu squad maintaining their fine form following their triumph at last year's World Cup. He hoped that the momentum would carry through to the team regu event, which kicked off today. 'Of course, winning the Asian Cup is no easy feat. But I told the players to set aside that victory for now because we have a bigger mission — to chase a third title at the Asian Cup. I hope the players can stay focused on achieving that mission,' he said.
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
PSM To Bid For 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) will bid to host the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup in Malaysia following calls by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to organise the event in the country. Its president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said that preparations were already underway to bring back the prestigious event to Malaysia, which last hosted it in 2024. "I have spoken with Mr Boonchai Lorhphipaat (Acting President of the International Sepaktakraw Federation and ISTAF secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Kader, about our intention to bid for next year's World Cup, as it is a directive from the (Youth and Sports) Minister. We plan to hold it in Kuala Lumpur, featuring both men's and women's events, with more countries participating,' he said during a press conference at the PSM office today after media reported that the Youth and Sports Ministry had agreed to allow PSM to bid as host.
