International Committee to Decide Sanctions on Five Thai Takraw Players During King's Cup
The International Takraw Federation will announce sanctions on five Thai players who tried to throw the World Cup final to Malaysia during the King's Cup tournament in Bangkok this month.
Thai Takraw Association president Thana Chaiyaprasoet has revealed that the International Takraw Federation will render its decision on five Thai national team players during the King's Cup tournament. The investigation was launched after the five players sought to forfeit to Malaysia in the final of the 2026 Takraw World Cup in Malaysia last May. At a press conference on August 31st regarding the 39th King's Cup world championship tournament, Thana stated that the international federation's committee will complete its ruling before the King's Cup concludes. During the King's Cup competition from August 4-11 at Fashion Island shopping center, all International Takraw Federation committee members will travel to Thailand to observe the tournament, with the federation planning to finalize its decision before the event ends. The Thai takraw organization has already accepted the upcoming ruling and will decide on any appeals only after the committee's decision is officially announced. Although all five players are important members of the Thai national team and cannot currently compete in any events during this period, Thailand has already prepared backup contingency plans in the event all five receive sanctions.
