Malaysia secured a 2-0 victory over India in the final of the inaugural quadrant event at the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup. The match took place on May 19, 2026, at Titiwangsa Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, known as the Home of Sepak Takraw, before an audience of about 3,000 spectators [1, 2].
The national squad that delivered the win consisted of Muhammad Afifuddin Mohd Razali, Muhammad Shahalril Aiman Halim, Amirul Zazwan Amir, and Aidil Aiman Azwawi [2]. Their disciplined and resilient performance earned them the first trophy awarded for the quadrant event, a new category introduced at this World Cup [1, 2].
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim publicly congratulated the team on May 20, praising their unity of purpose and fighting spirit. In a social media post, he called the players "national heroes" and said, "Well done, our national heroes. The fighting spirit you showed is a source of pride for all Malaysians. Congratulations." [1, 2]
The victory marked a milestone for Malaysia in sepak takraw, an indigenous sport popular in Southeast Asia. The World Cup's addition of the quadrant event expanded competitive opportunities in the sport.
The next major sepak takraw competition is scheduled later this year, where Malaysia will aim to build on its success in the quadrant category.
