Where was sepak takraw invented?

"Sepak" is the Malay word for kick and "takraw" is the Thai word for a woven ball; therefore sepak takraw quite literally means to kick ball. The choosing of this name for the sport was essentially a compromise between Malaysia and Thailand, the two powerhouse countries of the sport.

What country is sepak takraw played in?

Almost every nation that played this game knew it by a different name. In Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, it's called 'sepak raga', whereas in Thailand it's commonly known as 'takraw'. The same game goes by the name of 'sipa' in the Philippines, 'da cau' in Vietnam, 'rago' in Indonesia, and 'kator' in Laos.

Is sepak takraw in the Olympics?

It is a sport played by hundreds of thousands yet unknown to millions - and now it is seeking a place on the Olympic stage. Sepak takraw - a type of foot-volleyball - has been hugely popular in south-east Asia since the 1940s and is currently wooing crowds at the Southeast Asian Games in Singapore.

How do you play sepak takraw?

Sepak takraw is played between two teams of three players; the left inside, right inside and back. The court is about the same size as a badminton court (20 by 44 feet) and the net is 1.52 metres high. Traditionally balls were hand-woven from bamboo or rattan, but most modern ones are synthetic.

What is the sepak takraw ball made out of?

4.1 The Sepaktakraw ball previously made of rattan shall be spherical in shape, made of synthetic fiber of one woven layer. 4.2 Sepaktakraw ball without synthetic rubber covering must consist of the following characteristics; 4.2.1 Have 12 holes.

How many people are in a sepak takraw team?

There are 6 disciplines of Sepaktakraw events: 1. Regu Event: - Each Regu consists of 3 players plus 2 substitutes per team.

Refence and related Study:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sepak_takraw

www.bangkok.com/sport-sepak-takraw/origins---history.htm

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/olympics/33111490

www.bangkok.com/sport-sepak-takraw/basic-rules---how-to-play.htm

https://balls.com/rules/sepaktakraw.html

www.perses.org/Article/Entries/2011/2/1_WHAT_IS_SEPAKTAKRAW.html

Sepak Takraw / philippines

Fun Fact About Sepak Takraw!

Fun Fact About Sepak Takraw!

Fun Fact About Sepak Takraw!