Anwar hails Malaysia’s Asian Games sepak takraw gold after 36-year wait
Malaysia’s men’s sepak takraw team celebrate after defeating Thailand 2-0 to win the team regu gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. — Bernama pic
First Published: Friday, 25 Sep 2026 7:44 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has congratulated the national men’s sepak takraw squad on winning the team regu gold medal at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games today.
He described their success in ending the country’s 36-year wait to reclaim the gold medal, which was also Malaysia’s fourth gold at Asiad 2026, as a highly meaningful victory and a source of pride for all Malaysians.
“Syabas (Well done) Malaysia. Continue to bring glory to Malaysia,” he said in a Facebook post today.
Earlier, the national sepak takraw squad clinched the men’s team regu gold medal after defeating Thailand 2-0 in the final at the Paloma Mizuho Arena.
Malaysia last won gold in the event when they defeated the same opponents at the 1990 edition in Beijing. — Bernama
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