Nadi Arena (3/1/24)
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00:00This year's Asia Sepak Takraw trophy stole the attention of the world.
00:04Sukarno, when it comes to the participation of the great power of Thailand,
00:07is still hesitant to participate in the competition.
00:11This competition is scheduled to take place next May
00:13and the national team is expected to undergo intensive training
00:16every day until the day of the competition.
00:19If this situation really happens, it will open up a great opportunity
00:22for other teams to compete for the championship
00:24that was previously almost impossible to win due to the domination of Thailand.
00:28The national team started their first training session after resting for a week
00:32and the head coach of the national team is very optimistic
00:35about Malaysia's chances this time.
00:41For us, the national team, we will continue to focus on preparing for the Asian Cup
00:46even without the presence of the Thai team.
00:49However, I believe the Thai team will take part in the first edition of the Asian Cup.
00:54And we are focused on preparing for the Asian Cup
00:58for the doubles and the quadruple sculls.
01:02A total of 15 players from 21 players have applied,
01:06while the rest of the players are still waiting for the release of their employers.
01:11And we believe that by next week, all the players will be available
01:15for the preparation for the 2025 program.
01:19Experienced Takraw players,
01:21Farhan Adam also shared his feelings after the first training session.
01:25Although without Thailand, the competition is expected to be tight
01:28with teams such as South Korea and Indonesia being the main challengers.
01:32However, for Farhan, Thailand still needs to be there for this reason.
01:39The presence of Thailand is not an easy task for us as players.
01:46Of course, we have to fight against Thailand.
01:49There are many other countries that we need to fight against.
01:53But for me, I hope the Thai team can win this competition
01:59so that it will be a challenge for us.
02:02Because we know that the Thai team is a strong team.
02:07So we want to beat the Thai team.
02:12For me, I need the Thai team to be in the Asian Cup this time.
02:17If there is no Thailand, is this an opportunity to determine
02:20the rise of Malaysia in the international arena?
02:23Let's wait and see.
02:28And for the Takraw fans, mark your calendars.
02:32Takraw fans, the Asian Cup will arrive on 9-18 May
02:37at Titiwangsa Kuala Lumpur.
02:41There will be a competition between teams.