[1] The first ever ISTAF World Cup debuted in Titiwangsa Stadium, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia during July 2011 and saw the participation of 36 international teams and a total of 180 athletes.

[2] The winner for the 1st ISTAF World Cup (Men) was Thailand and the runner-up was Malaysia.

The winner for the 1st ISTAF World Cup (Women) was Thailand and the runner-up was Vietnam.

Based on points accumulated, the top 2 teams from each group advanced to the second round, or playoff stage.

Based on points accumulated, the top 2 teams from each group advanced to the quarter-finals, or playoff stage.