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.
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.
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