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The word sepak is Malay (Jawi: سيڨق) for kick while the word takraw is of Thai (Thai: ตะกร้อ) origin, translated as muzzle or woven rattan ball. [6] "Sepak Takraw" quite literally means "to kick a rattan ball". [7] The choice of this name for the sport was essentially a compromise between Malaysia and Thailand in Kuala Lumpur in ...
Sepak takraw is known by the Indonesian and Malaysian people in several areas such as Borneo, the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Sulawesi as Sepak raga, which is a game for local children who still use a ball made of rattan. In this game, each player must show proficiency in ball handling: the player plays a rattan ball with all limbs except with ...
Sepak takraw is a sport which originated from Southeast Asia. [13] It is played similarly to volleyball but players use their feet, knee, chest and head to carry a rattan ball over the net. [13] It is a spectator sport that contains elements of volleyball, football, martial arts and gymnastics. [14] [15] [16]
The Sepak Takraw League, often referred as STL, is a Malaysian men's professional league for sepak takraw, a sport native to Southeast Asia.The competition was established in 2014 by the Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) and Astro Group’s subsidiary, Asia Sports Ventures, to develop the sport and groom players for the Malaysia men's national team.
The Sepaktakraw Association of Malaysia (Malay: Persatuan Sepaktakraw Malaysia, abbreviated PSM), is the national governing body for sepaktakraw in Malaysia, officially found on 28 January 1960 in Penang, [1] responsible for organising the national Sepak Takraw League, which was held annually since its establishment in 2014, [2] as well as supporting and co-ordinating its state affiliations.
Khusbhu (born 24 June 1995) is an Indian sepak takraw player. She won a bronze medal in the women's regu event at the 2022 Asian Games. [1] [2] [3] The Indian team consisting of Maipak Devi Ayekpam, Chaoba Devi Oinam, Khushbu, Priya Devi Elangbam and Leirentom Bi Devi Elangbam lost Thailand 10–21, 13–21 in the semifinals.
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Sepak takraw at the 2018 Asian Games was held at Ranau Sports Hall, Palembang, Indonesia. It was held from 19 August to 1 September. It was held from 19 August to 1 September. [ 1 ]