Aliff Sor Dechapan meets Malaysian PM after world title win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 10:01 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Aliff Sor Dechapan, the newly crowned ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion, met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in Putrajaya on July 30, 2026. This meeting followed Sor Dechapan's victory over Sam-A Gaiyanghadao in Bangkok on July 24, where he claimed the title and received a US$50,000 performance bonus. The Prime Minister praised Sor Dechapan's achievement, emphasizing its inspirational value for Malaysian youth and national pride. A video shared showed the two engaging in lighthearted shadowboxing, reflecting a connection between the athlete and the nation's leader.
- •Aliff Sor Dechapan claimed the ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai title on July 24.
- •He won against Sam-A Gaiyanghadao in the fifth round of their match.
- •PM Anwar Ibrahim welcomed Sor Dechapan with a hero's reception in Putrajaya.
- •The meeting symbolized national pride and inspiration for young Malaysians.
- •Sor Dechapan's career record improved to 63-9 with this victory.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — ‘A Deeply Meaningful Honor’ – Aliff Sor Dechapan Meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim After World Title Triumph
"The ONE Interim Strawweight Muay Thai World Champion received a hero's welcome from the Prime Minister in Putrajaya today.
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