{
  "id": 6604178,
  "title": "Liga Bola Sepak Rakyat Pahang angkat bakat akar umbi, satukan komuniti",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/liga-bola-sepak-rakyat-pahang-angkat-bakat-akar-umbi-satukan-komuniti-6604178",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T14:34:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/10/liga-bola-sepak-rakyat-pahang-angkat-bakat-akar-umbi-satukan-komuniti"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sultan Pahang Al-Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah graciously welcomed the public following the inaugural launch of the Liga Rakyat Pahang 1st Piala Sultan Abdullah 2026 at Stadium Darul Makmur, Kuantan. The tournament, set to commence this Sunday, will determine the first champion of this competition, which has gathered 105 teams from across Pahang. The matches, which have been ongoing since June, are viewed as a structured platform to showcase competitive skills among local players, especially those with emerging talent in the district and community levels. Organizers emphasize that the event is not merely a football match, but rather a vehicle for sports development and community strengthening through the involvement of teams and supporters from all over the state. \"The inauguration of this league aims to uncover and highlight emerging football talent at the grassroots level, while also uniting the community through sports,\" said the organizer in a statement. According to him, the involvement of 105 teams from all districts shows great potential for local football development if grassroots talent is consistently given a competitive arena to thrive. The final match and closing ceremony are scheduled for Sunday at Stadium Darul Makmur, with proceedings beginning at 4 PM, paving the way for a historical debut as the first-ever Piala Al-Sultan Abdullah champion. Apart from the final match, organizers also provide a raffle draw for spectators, offering a Proton Saga as the grand prize, alongside two motorcycles, three mobile phones, and 200 footballs. Admission to Stadium Darul Makmur is free, and football enthusiasts, especially Pahang fans, are urged to attend the final match and support efforts to strengthen grassroots football development in the state. The Liga Rakyat Pahang 1st Piala Sultan Abdullah was introduced as a platform for local talent development through the participation of teams from across Pahang in competitive matches at the grassroots level.",
  "summary": "Saingan 105 pasukan sejak Jun lalu buka ruang pemain daerah dan komuniti dapat pendedahan kompetitif secara lebih tersusun.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Liga Bola Sepak Rakyat Pahang angkat bakat akar umbi, satukan komuniti",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/liga-bola-sepak-rakyat-pahang-angkat-bakat-akar-umbi-satukan-komuniti",
        "published": "2026-09-10T14:34:43.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}