Sepak Takraw

A Asian native game

Formerly known as:

Philippines: sipa

Myanmar/ Burma: Chinlone

Laos: Kator

Vietnam: cau may

Indonesia: Raga

By the 1940’s – net version is introduced over Southeast Asia.

“sepak” from the malaysian word for kick.

“Takraw” is a Thai word, for woven ball, as two countries (Thailand and Malaysia) are the powerhouse of the sport.

Sepak takraw is now internationally played governed by International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF)

King’s Cup World championship is annually held every year.

It is regular sport event in the Asian games and SEA-Games.

The players:

Each team called Regu (Malay word) consist three players. The one at the back called “Tekong” who perform the service during a match. The other two players shall be in front

“Left inside”

“Right inside”

The court:

Sepak Takraw is played similar to badminton double sized court.

The Net:

It shall be made of fine ordinary cord or nylon with 6cm to 8cm mesh.

The Ball:

It is made of woven rattan or synthetic fiber and shall be spherical in shape. Sepak takraw ball must 12 holes and 20 intersections. 

	Men	Women
Circumference	0.42 meters-0.44 meters	0.43 meters-0.45 meters
Weight	170 grams-180 grams	150 grams-160 grams