ATF Sport Taping and Musketeers Football forge strategic partnership

15 April 2026

SANDAKAN: Efforts to bolster grassroots sports performance support are gaining momentum, as ATF Sport Taping and Musketeers Football have reached a strategic partnership agreement to advance player development.

The collaboration centres on providing athletes with essential physical support, particularly through advanced taping techniques designed to prevent injuries and boost performance during training and competitions.

As part of the deal, ATF Sport Taping becomes the Official Partner of Musketeers Football, backing the academy's involvement in official tournaments throughout the year.

This move is hailed as a forward-thinking step towards introducing more professional sports support practices in Sandakan.

Simultaneously, Musketeers Football has been appointed as the official distributor of ATF Sport Taping products across the Sabah market, broadening access to premium taping solutions for the state's sports community.

Musketeers Football President Hardy Pudar described the partnership as a key stride in cultivating a holistic and sustainable sports ecosystem.

“This collaboration aligns perfectly with our ‘More Than Football’ mission, extending player development beyond on-pitch skills to encompass physical care, recovery, and peak performance. We aim to equip Sandakan players with professional-grade sports support,” he said.

By merging expertise in sports support and youth talent nurturing, the partnership promises a meaningful uplift for grassroots football in Sandakan and throughout Sabah.