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• Sepak originated in Malaysia

  500 years ago
• Sepak was mostly played by the royal court in Malaysia

  15th century
• Sepak got popularized amongst people in Indonesia under the name Sepak Raga


  16th century
• Sepak Takraw sport spread across Southeast Asia and the formation of official rules and regulations took place


  1940
• The first official Sepak Takraw competition was held at a swim club in Penang


  1945
• Sepak Takraw equipment


  • Net
  • Rattan ball
• Sepak Takraw court


  • Flat, uniform and horizontal surface
  • Dimension like doubles badminton court
  • Playing zone area of 13.4 by 6.1 meters
  • Free from hurdles up to 8 meters height
  • Includes center line, quarter circle, service circle
• Sepak Takraw pole height

  • 1.55 meters for men
  • 1.45 meters for women
• Sepak Takraw ball


  • Spherical shape
  • Made of synthetic fiber
  • 12 holes and 20 intersections
  • Circumference 42-44 cm for men, 43-45 cm for women
  • Can be single or multi-color but not affecting player performance
• Sepak Takraw net


  Made of fine cord or nylon with 6-8 cm mesh, resembles volleyball net
• Sepak Takraw shoes


  • Light weight
  • Flat soles
  • Good grip on indoor and outdoor surfaces
  • Comfortable insole
• Sepak Takraw protective gears

  • Ankle supportive bands
  • Forehead bandanas