(article contributed by Kailash nath Pulijala)
With the Telangana Sepak Takraw Association offering coaching and the facilities required, the city's youth are evincing interest in the sport of kick volleyball. (Sepak Takraw)
Sepak Takraw is played with passion behind pagodas, in temple courtyards, at the Asian Games, and in most countries around the world, but Sepak Takraw still needs to make it to the Olympics. It is the equivalent of playing volleyball with your feet, Sepak Takraw or Kick Volleyball in Malay, is an indigenous Asian game, played throughout Southeast Asia.
The game originated in China and is based on the Chinese game of Cuju (kick ball) and traveled to Southeast Asia through early trade routes. Played by kicking a rattan ball over the badminton high net, the game is a combination of gymnastics, football, volleyball and a bit of Kung-fu thrown in for good measure.
The rules and the point system are similar to volleyball. There are three members in a team and players can use their head, body, legs or any other part for volleying and smashing the ball except their hands. This kick volleyball appears to have lured city youth in increasing numbers. The Telangana Sepak Takraw Association, a member of the Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS) offers coaching and practice facilities for the enthusiasts.
It is time for popularizing the game since Hyderabadi players are performing exceptionally well. The game is most likely to be included in the Olympics. If the authorities concerned take a special interest, and if special care is taken, then there is a possibility of players from our own state representing the nation in the Olympics,”
Let me know how many of you find these game interesting.
The rules and the point system are similar to volleyball. There are three members in a team and players can use their head, body, legs or any other part for volleying and smashing the ball except their hands. This kick volleyball appears to have lured city youth in increasing numbers. The Telangana Sepak Takraw Association, a member of the Sports Authority of Telangana State (SATS) offers coaching and practice facilities for the enthusiasts.
It is time for popularizing the game since Hyderabadi players are performing exceptionally well. The game is most likely to be included in the Olympics. If the authorities concerned take a special interest, and if special care is taken, then there is a possibility of players from our own state representing the nation in the Olympics,”
Let me know how many of you find these game interesting.
