NATIONAL TOUCH CHAMPIONSHIP RETURNS WITH GREATER INTENSITY

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PHOTO: TOUCH ASSOCIATION SELANGOR

Malaysia's finest Touch players are set to converge at UKM Bangi on 18 and 19 July 2026 as the Malaysia Touch Association hosts the fourth edition of the National Touch Championship (NTC) alongside the inaugural Junior National Touch Championship (JNTC).

A total of 54 teams from nine states, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Pahang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Penang, and Johor will battle across 108 thrilling matches over two action-packed days in what promises to be the country's biggest Touch event yet.

Touch is one of the world's fastest-growing non-contact sports, combining the excitement of rugby with lightning speed, agility, precision passing, and exceptional teamwork without the heavy tackles. Every match delivers relentless end-to-end action, tactical brilliance, and split-second decision-making, creating an entertaining spectacle for players and spectators alike.

PHOTO: TOUCH ASSOCIATION SELANGOR

Putrajaya etched its name into history by winning the inaugural National Touch Championship in 2021, while Selangor enters this year's competition as the defending overall champions after claiming back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2025.

The introduction of the Junior National Touch Championship marks an exciting milestone for Malaysian Touch. By bringing senior and junior competitions together under one championship, the tournament creates a vibrant festival atmosphere, strengthens player development pathways, and unites the Touch community in a celebration of skill, sportsmanship, and the sport's rapidly growing future.

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