PUTRAJAYA May 24, 2026 — Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim has extended his congratulations to Malaysia’s national sepak takraw team after their impressive triumph at the TM ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2026, hosted in the capital.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, May 24, 2026, Anwar praised the athletes for their outstanding performance, describing the win as a proud moment for the nation.
The team secured victory in key events, including the quadrant category where they defeated India 2-0 in the final, marking Malaysia’s maiden World Cup title in that discipline. They also delivered strong showings in the team regu category, defeating strong contenders like Thailand in the final stages at Stadium Titiwangsa.
PM Anwar’s Message
In his post, the Prime Minister highlighted the athletes’ high fighting spirit, discipline, and unity:
“Kejayaan ini bukan sahaja membanggakan arena sukan tanah air, malah membuktikan semangat juang, disiplin dan kesatuan yang tinggi mampu mengangkat Malaysia ke persada dunia.
Kemenangan ini adalah hadiah bermakna buat seluruh rakyat Malaysia serta bukti bahawa anak watan memiliki keupayaan, ketahanan dan semangat luar biasa apabila membawa cabaran negara.”
(Translation: This success not only brings pride to the national sports arena but also proves that high fighting spirit, discipline, and unity can elevate Malaysia to the world stage. This victory is a meaningful gift to all Malaysians and evidence that our people possess exceptional ability, resilience, and spirit when representing the country.)
He ended with: “Syabas wira negara, teruskan melakar kecemerlangan demi Malaysia tercinta!” (Well done, national heroes. Continue to etch excellence for our beloved Malaysia!)
The post included a celebratory team photo showing the athletes proudly holding trophies and medals on the podium, surrounded by confetti, with the event backdrop prominently displayed.
A Boost for Malaysian Sports
The 2026 World Cup, held from May 16 to 23 at Stadium Titiwangsa, saw participation from top sepak takraw nations. Hosting the event on home soil has further solidified Malaysia’s position as a powerhouse in the traditional sport, which originated in Southeast Asia.
This victory comes as a timely morale booster for Malaysian sports, aligning with the government’s #MalaysiaMADANI vision of national excellence and unity.
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