Malaysia lose star tekong Noraizat to injury before Asian Games
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s sepak takraw squad suffered a blow ahead of their campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after star tekong Noraizat Nordin was ruled out with a training injury.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian sepak takraw squad has encountered a setback ahead of their participation in the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games after star player Noraizat Nordin was ruled out due to a training injury. The Sepaktakraw Federation of Malaysia (STAM) announced in a statement that Noraizat sustained his injury during a training session on Saturday, and subsequent medical tests confirmed he is unable to compete.
In response, STAM has submitted a request for a player replacement to the Olympic Council of Asia through the Olympic Council of Malaysia, designating Shahalril Aiman Halim to fill Noraizat's spot on the national team. This last-minute substitution poses a challenge for the national team as they aim to secure a gold medal at the Games.
STAM expressed hope that the replacement process would proceed smoothly and wished Noraizat a quick recovery. The men's team's campaign begins in Group B against Japan on Sunday, with subsequent matches against the Philippines on Monday and India on Tuesday. The semi-finals are scheduled for Thursday, and the final is set for Friday.
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