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The Sun
4 days ago
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- 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
4 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
4 days ago
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- 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
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
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.
Barnama
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Hannah Proud Of Sepak Takraw Team's Performance Despite Final Loss To Thailand
PUTRAJAYA, May 19 (Bernama) -- Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh is proud of the national sepak takraw squad's performance in the recently concluded 2025 Asian Cup, adding that they have the potential to emerge victorious in the next edition. She said this was based on her own observations after watching the team regu final at the Titiwangsa Stadium in Kuala Lumpur last night, with Thailand emerging champions after defeating Malaysia 2-0. "I feel that this is a proud achievement. If we look at the performance, although they lost both games, the opening set was quite a closely-fought affair. bootstrap slideshow "So, I know that our players did their best. Not just the men's team, the women's squad as well,' she told a media conference after chairing the Strategic Collaboration Coordination Meeting between the ministry and the National Registration Department here today. Hannah also praised the efforts of the Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) in implementing various talent development programmes to unearth new faces. "I think that with more such exposure when we become host, we will be able to follow (the progress) of more players. I believe that one day we will win the Cup,' she said. In last night's final, Malaysia's first regu, comprising apit kiri (feeder) Amirul Zazwan Amir, tekong (server) Mohammad Syahir Mohd Rosdi and apit kanan (killer) Mohamad Azlan Alias, lost 11-15, 15-12, 15-17 in a thrilling encounter. The second regu of Farhan Adam, Muhammad Haziq Hairul Nizam and Muhammad Noraizat Mohd Nordin, meanwhile, won the first set 15-13 but lost the next two 13-15, 4-15 to the Thai trio of Sittipong Kamchan, Tanaphon Sapyen and Sirisak Anuloon. Asked if the ministry planned to build a stadium specifically for sepak takraw, Hannah said there are no such plans as the existing facilities at the Jalan Raja Muda Stadium (SJRM) in Kampung Baru were sufficient for the national team.
