SIBU, Aug 23 — The Selangor men’s volleyball team took the gold medal at the 2024 Malaysia Games (Sukma) in style after sweeping past the Federal Territories (FT) 3-0 in the final at the Rejang Park Volleyball Court today.
Coached by Shamsaimon Mohd Sarit, Selangor came out strong, quickly establishing their dominance with a 25-14 win in the first set.
FT, led by Ong Chun Keong, fought back fiercely in the second set, pushing Selangor all the way, but Selangor’s resilience secured them a 25-22 victory, putting them firmly in control.
The third set was a thrilling back-and-forth battle but Selangor’s consistency pulled them through as they sealed the match with a 25-17 win for the coveted gold medal.
Defending champions Sarawak clinched the bronze medal after a 3-0 win over Johor in the third-place playoff yesterday.
Speaking to the press, Shamsaimon said that during the group stage, Selangor lost to FT 2-3, after which the team analysed their weaknesses in that match.
“Today we made sure not to repeat those mistakes, which led to our 3-0 victory as Federal Territories could not catch up with our game,” he said.
Shamsaimon added that all the teams competing at Sukma 2024 were exceptionally strong, with every team showing significant improvement compared to previous years.
— Bernama
