Sepak Tackraw
Sepak Takraw is a traditional skill ball game from as early as the 11th Century, played mainly in Asian countries requiring the use of the feet and head to keep the ball in the air in a targeted direction. Traditionally, villagers stand in a circle and display keen understanding and teamwork to help one another keep the ball in the air for as long as possible. It provided villagers of all ages with fun, recreation and a sense of shared community. This was the traditional circle game, evolved from many forms of kicking game. A version using a net was introduced  in the 19th century...more from Wikipedia.  It has features in common with Football Tennis and Footbag

The ISTAF -International Sepaktakraw Federation is the governing world body for the sport.

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Events News and Results

It is difficult to get sites in English covering the results of even the major Sepak Tackraw events in the Asian Countries -please let us know if you can recommend any.

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A calendar of Worldwide events is available. For events in other countries see the above sites
 
The sport is increasing in popularity and is now played in many countries, including Europe (England), Canada , and the USA and is being included in multi-sport games.
Other Information
  Gajahmas A company supplying the Sport with equipment., sponsoring events etc. It has good coverage of a range of resources for Sepak Tackrow, including links.
 Takraw in Thailand; an e-magazine describing the game and where to watch it
 Federation of European Takraw Associations with links to all the European Takraw Associations and main events