Malaysia's Syahir Expected to Miss 3 Months After Tendon Injury

Mohammad Syahir Mohd Rosdi, a key player for Malaysia's national sepak takraw team, is likely to be out of action for three months following a tendon injury. The injury occurred during the team's quarter-final match in the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup.

Head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun stated that the medical team suspects a tear in Syahir's tendon. However, the precise extent of the injury remains unconfirmed until an ultrasound scan is completed. "We need to see his ultrasound results first. From there, we will assess the injury's severity and then arrange a recovery program," Ahmad Jais explained.

If the tear is minor, Syahir might require intensive treatment, potentially including Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, along with a specialized rehabilitation program. "Usually, the recovery period is between one to three months if the tear is not significant. But everything depends on the ultrasound results. We hope the injury is not too serious," he added.

Syahir was substituted in the first set of the match against Japan after experiencing cramps in his left leg. His replacement, Muhammad Zarif Marican Ibrahim Marican, stepped in. Syahir's injury forced him to miss the semi-final match against Indonesia, where the team secured a victory. He was also unavailable for the final against Thailand. He is now in a race against time to be fully fit for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games scheduled for September.