Sepak takraw in India
| Sepak takraw in India | |
|---|---|
 Sepak takraw ball | |
| Country | India |
| Governing body | Sepaktakraw Federation of India |
| National team(s) | India |
Sepak takraw is not very well known in India, although it was a demonstration sport at the Delhi Asian Games in 1982.[1] The Sepak Takraw Federation with its headquarters in Nagpur, Maharashtra, was founded on 10 September 1982. It is recognised by the Indian Olympic Association and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports since 2000.[2] So far, the Federation has conducted 14 Senior, seven Junior, and six Sub-Junior National Championships in different cities and is also conducting Federation Cup Tournament and zonal National Championship.
The game is very popular in the northeastern state of Manipur and some of the best players for the national team hail from the state. The sport has also been growing in popularity in Nagaland.[3] In the 22nd King's Cup International Sepak Takraw Tournament held at Bangkok, the India men's team lost in the semifinals and claimed bronze in the team event. In doubles event, the women's team lost in the semifinals, but won bronze medals.[4]
India won the first medal in Sepak Takraw in Asian Games.[5] India grabbed bronze at the men's team regu Sepak Takraw competition at the 2018 Asian Games held at Ranau Sports Hall, Palembang, Indonesia from 19 to 22 August 2018.
Medal summary
[edit]Sepak takraw
[edit]- Total medals won by the Indian national sepak takraw teams in major tournaments (updated as on 31 July 2024):
| Competition | Format | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISTAF World Cup | M | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| F | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| X | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Asian Games | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| F | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | |
Beach Sepak takraw
[edit]| Competition | Format | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Beach Games | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| F | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | |
| ASTAF Asian Beach Sepaktakraw Championship | M | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| F | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Total | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | |
References
[edit]- ^ "Takraw tourney to kick off". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 3 February 2005. Archived from the original on 2 November 2007.
- ^ Sportal - Sports Portal - GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
- ^ "Nagaland athletes shine in Asian Beach Sepaktakraw Championship". India Today NE. 24 September 2024.
- ^ Sepak Takraw players and officials felicited :: KanglaOnline ~ Your Gateway
- ^ "Asian Games 2018: India win first medal in sepak takraw. All you need to know about the sport". India Today. Retrieved 22 August 2018.
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