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Sepak Raga

Sepak takraw
Game of Sepaktakraw at a match in Strasbourg.jpg
Highest governing body ISTAF
First played 15th century
Characteristics
Team members 3 players
Mixed gender team, regu
Type Indoor, beach
Equipment rattan ball, synthetic balloon
Presence
Olympic none

Sepak takraw (Malay: sepak raga; Jawi: سيڤق راڬا; Thai: , rtgstakro, pronounced [tā.krɔ̂ː]; Khmer: សីដក់ Sei Dak; Lao: ka-taw; Filipino: sipà, sipà tákraw, sepák tákraw [sɛ̝päk täkɾɐw]; Vietnamese: cầu mây ("calameae ball" or "rattan ball")), or kick volleyball, is a sport native to Southeast Asia. Sepak takraw differs from the similar sport of Footvolley in its use of a rattan ball and only allowing players to use their feet, knee, chest and head to touch the ball. It is a popular sport in Philippines.

In Malaysia, the game is called sepak raga or takraw. It is also kataw (Lao: "twine" and "kick") while in Thailand it is called takraw. In Myanmar it is known as chin lone, and is considered more of an art as there is often no opposing team, and the point is to keep the ball aloft gracefully and interestingly. In the Philippines, besides "takraw" it is also known as sipa, meaning "kick".


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