Kuala lumpur: The national rugby sevens (7s) squad emerged as champions of the 2026 South East Asia Sevens (SEA 7s) tournament after defeating Thailand 10-5 in the final at the Yio Chu Kang Stadium today. National 7s head coach, Nik Safuan Ismade Nik Man, praised his team for their commitment and determination throughout the tournament.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Nik Safuan highlighted the players' dedication despite the short preparation period, emphasizing the potential of the team. "The commitment shown by the players was very encouraging, and they have demonstrated the true potential of the national 7s rugby team," he conveyed to reporters via a video recording shared today.

Malaysia reached the final as Group B champions with a series of commanding victories. They thrashed Cambodia 66-0, followed by a 57-7 win over Brunei and a decisive 38-0 triumph against Singapore yesterday.

In contrast, the national women's rugby squad concluded the tournament in second place. They faced a challenging match against Thailand, losing 0-41 in their final encounter.