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The International Sepaktakraw Federation has referred 12 Thai players and three officials to its disciplinary committee for their involvement in a walkout during the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur last month.
The International Sepaktakraw Federation will investigate the controversial incident from the Malaysia-Thailand World Cup team regu final through formal procedures, with both nations backing the review process.
Malaysia's sepak takraw regu team clinched the 2026 World Cup title following Thailand's withdrawal from the final at Stadium Titiwangsa, ending the rivals' three-tournament winning streak. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid praised the squad's effort.
Malaysia claimed the 2026 World Cup sepak takraw team regu title when Thailand abandoned the final at Stadium Titiwangsa last night following a contentious umpiring review. Captain Amirul Zazwan Amir said he would have preferred to finish the match.
Malaysia's sepak takraw team won the 2026 World Cup final on home soil after Thailand withdrew in protest against a refereeing decision, but national coach Ahmad Jais admitted discomfort with the manner of victory.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised Malaysia's national sepak takraw regu team for capturing the 2026 World Cup title at Stadium Titiwangsa, ending Thailand's three-tournament dominance.
Malaysia won the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup team regu title when Thailand abandoned the final at Stadium Titiwangsa after disputing a refereeing decision on a boundary line call in a decisive match.
Malaysia secured a spot in the Sepak Takraw World Cup final by defeating Indonesia 2-0 in the team regu semi-final at Stadium Titiwangsa. The national side will face defending champions Thailand in tonight's final at 8 pm.
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Malaysia's star sepak takraw player Mohammad Syahir has been ruled out of tonight's World Cup final against Thailand due to injury sustained in the quarter-finals. Head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun says the player needs 1-3 months to recover.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has lauded Malaysia's sepak takraw squad for capturing the inaugural quadrant title at the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup, defeating India 2-0 in the final.