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Sepak Takraw: It’s A Penang-Selangor Showdown For Men’s Team Title


BINTULU, Penang, bronze medallists from the previous edition, lived up to expectations when they marched into the 2024 Malaysia Games (SUKMA) men’s team sepak takraw final after defeating Melaka 2-0 in the semi-finals at the Muhibbah Stadium here today.

Penang’s A Regu, led by Danial Iman Hasbullah, had no problems disposing of Melaka 15-8, 15-13.

In the second game, the Melaka B Regu gave a tougher fight but the Penang B Regu still prevailed 15-12, 15-13 to seal their place in the final.

Selangor, meanwhile, stunned defending champions Terengganu 2-1 in the other semi-final clash.

Selangor’s A Regu had to work hard for a 15-11, 12-15, 15-9 win in the first game.

The Terengganu B Regu revived their hopes of a fightback when they made it 1-1 with a dramatic 17-15, 15-17, 15-12 win before the Selangor C Regu killed them off with a 15-13, 15-11 victory to set up a title showdown against Penang tomorrow.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency