Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 18, 2026: The TM ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup Kuala Lumpur 2026 is scheduled to run from May 16-23 at Titiwangsa Stadium.
A total of 14 countries have confirmed their participation in this year’s edition, marking Malaysia’s third time hosting this prestigious event after 2011 and 2024.
The Opening Ceremony of the TM ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup Kuala Lumpur 2026 was held on Friday, May 15 at the Dewan Tun Hussein Onn, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur. It was officiated by Tan Sri Dato’ Sri (Dr.) Mohamad Norza Zakaria, President of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM), President of the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) and Vice President of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) for Southeast Asia zone.
In his opening speech, Dr. Norza expressed his honour in welcoming the international Sepaktakraw community back to Malaysia. He noted that this year’s event served as a special homecoming for a sport whose modern international roots trace back to the 3rd SEAP Games Kuala Lumpur 1965.
He also acknowledged the transformative leadership of Dato’ Mohd Sumali Reduan, President of the Malaysian Sepaktakraw Association and Vice President of OCM, whose efforts since 2022 have led to landmark achievements such as the professionalisation of the sport and the declaration of Titiwangsa Stadium as the “Home of Sepaktakraw” earlier this year.
“As Vice President of the OCA for the Southeast Asia Zone, I wish all players a successful outing at this TM ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup as you prepare for the 20th Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026,” stated Dr. Norza.
“As President of SEAGF for the 2025-2027 term, I assure you that we will fully support the organisation of Sepaktakraw events as a key highlight of the 34th SEA Games Malaysia 2027,” he added.
