Japan · Khaosod English
Malaysia beat Thailand to win men’s team sepak takraw gold
Compiled by KHAO Editorial — aggregated from 1 outlet. See llms.txt for citation guidance.
◌ Single Source
NAGOYA, Japan — Malaysia beat Thailand 2-0 in the men’s team event final of sepak takraw at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on 25 September, ending Thailand’s 28 year reign in the event and leaving the defending champions with the silver medal.
Key facts
- NAGOYA, Japan — Malaysia beat Thailand 2-0 in the men’s team event final of sepak takraw at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya on 25 September, ending Thailand’s 28 year reign in the event and leaving the defending champions with the
- The final at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium saw the two traditional rivals meet once again in a major sepak takraw showdown.
- Thailand had won the men’s team event at seven consecutive Asian Games, beginning with the 1998 Games in Bangkok, where Thailand hosted the event.
- That run came to an end as Malaysia defeated Thailand 2-0 to reclaim the Asian Games men’s team title for the first time in 36 years.
Summary
The final at Nagoya City Mizuho Park Gymnasium saw the two traditional rivals meet once again in a major sepak takraw showdown.
Thailand had won the men’s team event at seven consecutive Asian Games, beginning with the 1998 Games in Bangkok, where Thailand hosted the event.