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National sepak takraw squad not yet strong enough
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National sepak takraw squad not yet strong enough

From Utusan Malaysia · (37m ago) Malay Critical tone

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The national sepak takraw team's coach, Ahmad Jais Baharun, admits the team's current performance is not strong enough for the upcoming 2026 Sepaktakraw World Cup.
  • He highlighted the need for improvement in game discipline and a more dynamic style of play to face international competition.
  • The coach's comments come ahead of the World Cup, which begins next Saturday at the Titiwangsa Stadium.

National sepak takraw coach Ahmad Jais Baharun has expressed concerns about the "quadran" team's current form, stating it is "not strong enough" for the impending 2026 Sepaktakraw World Cup. While acknowledging some progress, Baharun emphasized the critical need to refine key aspects of the game, particularly player discipline and adopting a more dynamic playing style. These remarks underscore the significant challenges the Malaysian team faces as they prepare to compete on the world stage. The coach's candid assessment reflects a realistic approach to the team's capabilities and highlights the intensive work required to elevate their performance to meet the demands of international competition. The upcoming World Cup, set to commence next Saturday at the Titiwangsa Stadium, will be a crucial test for the national squad.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.