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Indian Sepaktakraw Quadrants Suffer Losses at Asian Games
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News18•30-09-2026, 15:15
Indian Sepaktakraw Quadrants Suffer Losses at Asian Games
- •The Indian men's and women's sepaktakraw quadrants both experienced defeats in their preliminary group games at the Asian Games.
- •The women's team lost to Vietnam (7-15, 8-15) and then to the Philippines (17-16, 10-15, 12-15).
- •The men's quartet began their campaign with a 9-15, 8-15 loss against Lao.
- •The men's team is scheduled to play against Vietnam next.
- •Sepaktakraw, meaning 'kick the ball,' has been an Asian Games sport since 1990, with India participating since 2006.
Key Questions Answered
The Indian men's and women's sepaktakraw quadrants both suffered losses in their preliminary group games at the Asian Games in Nagoya. The women's team lost to Vietnam and the Philippines, while the men's quartet opened its campaign with a defeat against Lao.
The Indian women's sepaktakraw quadrant team at the Asian Games comprised Maipak Ayekpam, Priya Elangbam, Chaoba Oinam, and Malemnganbi.
India has participated in sepaktakraw at the Asian Games since the 2006 edition, while the sport itself has been part of the Games program since 1990.
