KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The appointment of nine international technical officials (ITOs) from Malaysia to serve at the 38th Thai King's Cup Sepaktakraw World Championship, to be held in Hatyai from July 22 to 27, reflects the close ties between the Asian Sepaktakraw Federation (ASTAF) and the Sepak Takraw Federation of Malaysia (PSM).
ASTAF Technical Vice-Chairman Syed Azmir Syed Ahmad, who is among the appointed officials for the tournament, said the number of Malaysian ITOs was the highest compared to other countries, which mostly have only one representative each.
He said the outstanding leadership and governance of PSM under Mohd Sumali has elevated Malaysia’s image in the sport through this recognition.
“May the strong relationship between Datuk Abdul Halim Kader (ASTAF president) and Datuk Mohd Sumali drive sepak takraw towards greater excellence on the world sporting stage,” he said in a statement today.
Besides Syed Azmir, the other Malaysian ITOs appointed are Yusoff Ali, Suhaimi Sun, Fadzil Hashim, Abdul Hafiz Ahmad, Nazrol Shah Mazlan, Jais Abdul Karim, Mohd Zubir Shari, and Muzaini Mansor.
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