The Sepak Takraw League (STL) won a Bronze World Medal award at the 2019 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards.

Its TV promo made by Astro to promote the 2018 season, which saw the Penang Black Panthers win the STL Premier title and the STL Champions Cup, scooped the honour in the Best Production Design/Art Direction category.



It was one of Astro's bronze medallists alongside Sepahtu Reunion and Maharaja Lawak Mega.

Astro also bagged six finalist certificates, including TV promos for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2018/19 English Premier League season.

The judging panel included over 200 directors, producers, journalists, writers, actors, creative directors, art directors, filmmakers, composers and programming executives from around the globe.

The New York Festivals TV & Film Awards has been held since 1957, honouring content in all lengths and forms and celebrating exceptional and innovative programmes and promotions from over 50 countries.