Sepaktakraw (kick ball), this is the sport that I’ve been playing since I was in junior high school, I discovered this game because of my friends and when I learned to play it I was so happy, it gives joy to me when I’m playing it, in this game I meet so many friends on different places and it builds me confidence.

Sepaktakraw is a dynamic and exciting sport that originated in Southeast Asia. It is also known as kick volleyball or takraw, and it combines elements of volleyball, soccer, and martial arts.

The game is played with a woven ball that is similar in size and weight to a volleyball, but it is made of rattan or synthetic materials. The objective is to hit the ball over a high net and into the opponent’s court without allowing them to return the ball. Players can only use their feet, knees, chest, and head to touch the ball, and they must work together as a team to score points and win the game.

The origins of sepaktakraw can be traced back to several countries in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. It is believed to have been played for centuries as a form of entertainment and exercise, and it has since evolved into a highly competitive and organized sport.

Sepaktakraw was first introduced to the international sporting community in 1949 when a team from Malaysia participated in the Far Eastern Games in the Philippines. Since then, it has grown in popularity and has become a regular fixture at international sporting events such as the Asian Games and the Southeast Asian Games.

Today, sepaktakraw is played in more than 30 countries around the world, and it has its own international governing body, the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF). The ISTAF organizes world championships and other major tournaments, and it is dedicated to promoting and developing the sport globally.

Sepaktakraw is known for its fast-paced and acrobatic style of play, and it requires a high level of skill, agility, and coordination from its players. It is a sport that is equally thrilling to watch and play, and it continues to captivate audiences around the world.