By Kenny Teng
BANGKOK, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian equestrian polo team's fine run was broken by Brunei, who beat them in the semi-finals of the SEA Games Thailand 2025, held at the VS Sports Club & Siam Polo Park in Samut Prakan today.
The national team, who had beaten Brunei 6-5 in the group stage last Thursday, were unable to repeat that performance and went down 6-9 in today’s encounter.
National polo team manager Datuk Shaiful Annuar Ahmad Shaffie said his players had given their best, but Brunei proved the stronger side on the day.
“Despite giving our best, today was simply not our day. Early in the match, my key player Muhammad Shahir Akmal Mohd Shah fell and suffered a broken bone,” he told Bernama when contacted.
Shaiful Annuar said it was unfortunate that the team could not deliver the gold, but they aim to put up a strong performance in the bronze medal match against the Philippines on Wednesday.
Malaysia last won the gold medal in equestrian polo at the 2019 Philippines SEA Games, when they defeated the host nation in the final.
Earlier, in the other semi-final, hosts Thailand thrashed the Philippines 11-1.5 to book their place in the final.
The 33rd edition of the biennial Games officially opens tomorrow (Dec 9) and will be held across Bangkok and Chonburi, concluding on Dec 20.
For the latest news on the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, visit seagames.bernama.com.
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