Johor edge Selangor to recapture National Sevens crown
KUALA LUMPUR: Johor made up for the disappointment of the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) by winning three out of the four titles on offer at the National Sevens rugby championships in Kuala Terengganu today.
Johor rebounded from the Selangor Malaysia Games (Sukma) failure by capturing three out of four titles at the National Sevens rugby championships in Kuala Terengganu. The Johor men's open team claimed victory over Selangor 10-5, reclaiming the title they last won in 2024. Additionally, Johor secured both men's and women's under-20 titles with decisive wins against Selangor.
Johor's head coach, Saizul Hafifi Md Noor, expressed his team's determination and strategy to outpace Selangor in the final. Nor Hakim Ahmad and Luqman Nur Hakim Ahmad were key contributors to Johor's success, while Wan Daniel Syazwan Wan Zulkifli was the lone try-scorer for Selangor. The mixed squad of players from both the 2026 and 2024 Sukma tournaments showcases Johor's commitment to player development.
The dual triumph in both men's and women's under-20 categories further enhances the achievement. Johor's previous group stage win over Selangor 24-7 highlighted their competitive edge.
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