Malaysian Sepak Takraw Star Idil Aiman Posts to Thai National Team: 'Whatever Happens, We'll Be Friends Forever'
Malaysian sepak takraw star Idil Aiman Azuawi posted a message of friendship to Thailand's team after the Thai squad withdrew from last weekend's World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur over disputed referee calls.
Malaysian sepak takraw athlete Idil Aiman Azuawi has posted a message to the Thai national sepak takraw team following the drama at the ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup 2026 in Kuala Lumpur last weekend. The controversy occurred during the final match against host nation Malaysia, when the Thai team declined to continue competing due to dissatisfaction with the calls made by Singapore-based referee Muhammad Radi, leading to ongoing debate. Most recently, Idil Aiman Azuawi addressed the situation with a message to the Thai sepak takraw team, stating: 'Whatever happens, on the court we are enemies, but outside the court, we will be friends forever.'
