Syahir absent from King's Cup due to injury

Malaysia's national sepak takraw team will compete in the upcoming King's Cup without their key tekong, Mohammad Syahir Mohd. Rosdi. Syahir is still in the recovery phase following a knee injury he sustained during a quarter-final match against Japan in the ISTAF World Sepaktakraw Championship 2026 held in Kuala Lumpur.

Head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun confirmed that the Penang-born player is currently undergoing physiotherapy. The recovery process is expected to be lengthy, and Syahir will require significant time before he can rejoin team training.

"Alhamdulillah, regarding Shahir's condition, he is currently undergoing physiotherapy for the recovery process of his injury," Baharun stated, expressing relief over the player's ongoing treatment. The absence of Syahir, a crucial player for the team, is a significant blow as they prepare for the international tournament.

The team will need to adapt their strategy and rely on other players to fill the void left by Syahir's absence. The focus remains on his rehabilitation to ensure he can return to peak performance when fully recovered.

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Alhamdulillah, regarding Shahir's condition, he is currently undergoing physiotherapy for the recovery process of his injury.