PSM Eyes Continued Success For National Sepak Takraw Team

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- The Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) is determined to ensure that the national sepak takraw team’s impressive momentum from 2025 is sustained into the new year.

PSM president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan said that to realise this, the association will continue to strengthen grassroots talent development programmes while increasing the involvement of more young players from across the country.

He added that PSM will also place greater emphasis on enhancing the national team’s professionalism, alongside innovation in sports science and tactical analysis.

“We want to ensure that today’s success produces champions of the future.

“Indeed, defending a title is far more challenging than winning it,” he said in a statement today.

At the same time, Mohd Sumali acknowledged that even tougher challenges await the national sepak takraw squad in 2026.

He urged all parties involved to redouble their efforts to maintain the level of excellence achieved so far.

“With a strong sense of national spirit, I am confident that Malaysia can continue to compete with regional powerhouses, strengthen sepak takraw’s standing on the world stage, and elevate this heritage sport to greater heights.

“Let us continue to stand united as one family — for sport and for the nation,” he said.

Last year, the national sepak takraw squad enjoyed a highly successful campaign, highlighted by winning the regu title at the Asian Cup and ending a 34-year gold medal drought in the team regu event at the Thailand SEA Games.

-- BERNAMA