Australia Takraw needs more plays and supports from Australian government

Do you want to play Sepak Takraw representing Australia?

Australia vs Brazil in Rugu Semi-final Source: Nib Lis

Even though Australian Takraw players are representing Australia they have to fork out their pocket as they need more players and supports from Australian government.

Takraw is a new sport for Australia, however it is the a sport plays for centuries in Thailand. However many countries are still debating the origin of this sport, some believe that it initiate from China.

The 33th King's Cup Sepak Takraw Competition 2018 was held in Korat, Rachathani Province, Thailand.

This year Australia compete in three different type of takraw.

In Doubles Australia has edged Germany and Bangladesh before being denies by Brazil, there for Australia didn't progress to a semi final.

Watch Australia played against Bangladesh in Doubles here by Takraw Australia:

Watch Australia played against Brazil in Requ here by Sepak Takraw:

In regu Australia has defeated Nepal and Hong Kong, before winning both Chinese Taipei in the quarter final and Brazil in the semi final, but lost to Cambodia in final in second place for silver.

Watch Australia played against Cambodia in Regu final here by Keng Sothearun:

It was the first time that Australian has compete in quad event. Both Daniel Ellen-Barwell and Alex Newman said that it is quite complex but Australia can manage it. Australia defeated Sri Lanka and Oman before meeting Chinese Taipei in the final which they comprehensively won according to Takraw Australia Facebook page.

Thailand and Malaysia are the top favorite team to win, and if you want gold medal you have to stay in the game till the end to challenge either teams to get gold medal. However, lots of countries are catching up namely, South Korea, Myanmar, Singapore and Vietname. Today more then 20 countries have their own Takraw Association which have a represent in the board of the Internatonal Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF) according to Bangkok.

Myanmar, South Korea, Singapore and Vietnam

Read more at: http://www.bangkok.com/sport-sepak-takraw/origins---history.htm?cid=ch:OTH:001

Australia Takraw Association has also took part for couple of years now, however they have to personally fund their trips to Thailand but they some support from Thai Sepak Takraw Association in terms of accommodation.

Though this year there are only 4 Australia players to play representing Australia in three categories i.e, Double, Rugu and Quad.

There was no luck in Double but Australia have manage to compete Rugu Final aganist Cambodia and host Chinese Taipei in Quad Final but both game ended up getting silver medal.

Australia had to play 5 games within a day and the games took their tolls, leaving them vulnerable and unable to perform to their best.

Australia vs Chinese Taipei in Quad Final at 32th Sepak Takraw Competition 2018 in Thailand-Nib Lis Source: Nib Lis

Australia Takraw Association still needs more players and want Australian communities who want to play representing Australia to contact them.

In terms of future plan, it is planning to submit for more funds and will discuss with Australian government to officially recognise this sport, so it is funded properly, they can have their uniforms, itineraries organized and have their coach to train them. At the moment, players who play representing Australia have to fork out their own pocket.#

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