KUALA LUMPUR: National sepak takraw squad tekong Syahir Rosdi was close to speechless after learning that the incentive for team event gold medallists at the Asian Games level had been increased from RM15,000 to RM40,000 for each player under the National Sports Incentive Scheme on Wednesday.
This was announced by Youth and Sports Minister Dr Taufiq Johari after meeting with the sepak takraw squad in Putrajaya.
"We received very, very positive news today. I was honestly left speechless," said Syahir.
"We as players are deeply grateful to the minister for giving this issue his full attention. This increase isn't just for sepak takraw, but for all team sports."
