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The Sun
7 days ago
- Health
- The Sun
Mohamad Azlan in hot water for ignoring rest order after fracture
NATIONAL sepak takraw right apit (striker) Mohamad Azlan Alias has been issued a show-cause letter after playing for his club, Melaka Titans, in the domestic league despite being advised to rest for two months due to a fractured elbow sustained last month. Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said the letter was sent to both Mohamad Azlan and his club, requiring a response within seven days from yesterday. 'The (fracture) report came from the doctor and the National Sports Institute (ISN), so it must be respected. Mohamad Azlan is needed for bigger tournaments, representing the country at the Thai King's Cup in July and the SEA Games (in December). 'If he's not fully recovered and plays again, risking further injury, he may need a longer recovery period. Who will bear the consequences? He's a national player,' Mohd Sumali said when met at the STL (Sepak Takraw League) 2025 Community Programme at the Taman Mesra sepak takraw court here today. Mohd Sumali said he will personally raise the issue at a meeting to discuss follow-up actions. Mohamad Azlan was confirmed to have suffered a fracture in his left elbow following an incident during the team regu final at the 2025 Asian Sepak Takraw Cup at Titiwangsa Stadium in Kuala Lumpur last month, and was advised to rest for two months. However, the 27-year-old national team main striker was spotted competing for his club in the STL division one recently. 'Everyone is asking why he was playing. This has caused a stir because the mindset is that he's injured and undergoing treatment,' said Mohd Sumali. Meanwhile, today's programme saw STL players, television personalities and local residents come together for a gotong-royong effort, including repainting and upgrading the Taman Mesra sepak takraw court owned by the local residents' association. The court was chosen for its historical significance, having served as a recreational and training hub for the community and producing numerous talented players for over 50 years.
New Straits Times
18-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysia's 34-year wait for sepak takraw team regu title goes on
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's 34-year wait for a sepak takraw team regu title continues after they fell 2-0 to arch-rivals Thailand in the Asian Cup final on Sunday. The first regu, featuring striker Azlan Alias, tekong Syahir Rosdi and feeder Amirul Zazwan Amir, put up a brave fight but were edged by Thailand's Sutthikiarat Panseankaew, Jakkrit Thinbangbon and Wuttinun Kamsanor in a thrilling opener, losing 15-11, 12-15, 17-15. With 2,000 home supporters watching at Titiwangsa Stadium, all eyes turned to Malaysia's second regu. Thailand sent out their strongest line-up — Tanaphon Sapyen, Sittipong Kamchan and Sirisak Anuloon — to face Noraizat Nordin, Haziq Hairul Nizam and Farhan Adam. The Malaysians started well, winning the first game 15-13, but the Thais fought back, taking the next two games 15-13 and 15-4 to clinch the victory and the Asian Cup crown. Malaysia last beat Thailand in a team regu event at the 1991 Ssea Games in Manila, where they won gold with a 2-1 win over the War Elephants. Despite the defeat, Malaysia can be proud of their overall showing at the Asian Cup, finishing with two gold medals (quadrant and regu) and two silvers (doubles and team regu). The national team's next test will be the prestigious Thai King's Cup in July.
New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Coach keen to keep progressing in quadrant after Asian Cup victory
KUALA LUMPUR: National sepak takraw quadrant coach Zulkarnain Mohamed Arif is determined to keep his charges improving after winning the Asian Cup title at the Titiwangsa Stadium yesterday (May 12). Zulkarnain said Malaysia is still learning the ropes in the relatively new quadrant event - which features four players a side - and has weaknesses in certain areas which must be improved on. He stressed that his charges cannot afford to be complacent, especially with the Thai King's Cup (July) and the Thailand Sea Games (December) still left to play this year. "We are still finding our rhythm in the quadrant and have to keep working on improving ourselves. Our serving and our double and triple blocking techniques are still relatively weak," said Zulkarnain yesterday. "We are expecting Thailand, Indonesia and Myanmar to be our main rivals at the King's Cup and the Sea Games. We know they are very strong sides so we have to be prepared." Zulkarnain believes Malaysian players have a lot of potential in the quadrant event. "The quadrant event is still new to us and we have been trying out many new strategies," he said. "Our progress has been positive so far this year and we have a lot of players who are capable of performing well in this discipline. We will select the most suitable players according to the situation during the tournament." Afifuddin Razali, Amirul Zazwan Amir, Norfaizzul Abd Razak and Shahalril Aiman Halim defeated Japan's Wataru Narawa, Toshinaka Naito, Yuki Sato and Ryota Haruhara 15-8, 15-11 in the Asian Cup quadrant final yesterday. Malaysia's Noraizat Mohd Nordin and Aidil Aiman Azwawi, however, lost to Thailand (Boonkoom Tipwong-Sirisak Anuloon) 7-15, 15-10, 15-12 in the doubles final which was also played yesterday. National doubles coach Aswadi Abdullah said Thai's versatile players gave them the winning edge in the match. "Thailand's players are able to play in a variety of positions. They are equally adept as a tekong, feeder or a killer. This is what makes them strong," said Aswadi. "We don't have many players capable of doing that yet. We have been slow (to develop such players) as we do not have that many doubles tournaments here in Malaysia yet." Aswadi said he was nevertheless pleased with the fighting spirit shown by his players throughout the tournament. The Asian Cup has now moved into the regu event which begins with the group stage today.
