Overview
- Governing body
- STFI
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Olympic discipline
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- Category
- Team
- Total players listed
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Sepak Takraw is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The STFI oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Sepak Takraw is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
As a team sport, Sepak Takraw in India is built around a club, district and state structure that culminates in national-level inter-state competition. State associations affiliated to the STFI run age-group leagues from under-14 upwards, with the strongest pools historically coming from states with established grassroots infrastructure. Franchise leagues — where they exist — sit on top of this pyramid and have transformed athlete earnings, broadcast visibility and the professionalisation of coaching and support staff. School and college tournaments under SGFI and AIU remain the primary discovery route for players who do not come through a private academy.
At the grassroots, the route into Sepak Takraw typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Sepak Takraw originated in Southeast Asia, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Sepak Takraw, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the STFI, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Sepak Takraw is played and developed across India under the STFI, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How sepak takraw evolved globally and took root in India.
Sepak Takraw traces its modern origins to Southeast Asia. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and STFI is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, sepak takraw grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under STFI, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Sepak Takraw sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aarav MarandiWest BengalSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Aarvi RajputServicesSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Aarvi SenManipurAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Aarvi SharmaDelhiSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Abhinav ChakrabortyUttar PradeshSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Abhinav ShindeManipurFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Aditya DasMeghalayaTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Aditya MenonMadhya PradeshAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Advik ChatterjeeRajasthanAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Advik ShettyHimachal PradeshSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Akshay NaiduMeghalayaFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Akshay PawarChhattisgarhTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Akshay TopnoOdishaFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Amit ChakrabortyNagalandAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Amit KhannaChhattisgarhCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Amit SenHimachal PradeshSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Amit TuduAndaman and Nicobar IslandsTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Ananya BansalArunachal PradeshFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Anika TuduUttar PradeshTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Anirudh DuttaTripuraAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Anirudh KamathRajasthanTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Anjali BhattacharyaPunjabTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Ankit KumarLadakhSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Anya BhatiaPuducherryCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Anya KamathAssamTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Arjun AhujaGujaratCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Arjun PrasadMadhya PradeshAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Aryan ChakrabortyTelanganaAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Aryan GoswamiChhattisgarhTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Atharv BhatiaKarnatakaTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Avani SarkarDelhiFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Bhavesh TopnoWest BengalAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Bhumi SolankiMeghalayaAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Chhavi OjhaTelanganaSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Chirag KaurServicesFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Chirag SenOdishaFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Damini DubeJammu and KashmirSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Darshan BishtAssamFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Darshan DashPunjabTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Darshan LakraPunjabCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Darshan TyagiSikkimSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Darshana BansalManipurSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Darshana PandeyAssamFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Darshana TomarAndaman and Nicobar IslandsFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Deepak SethiManipurAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Deepali BhallaArunachal PradeshSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Deepali PatelTelanganaSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Deepika PrasadMizoramSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Divya SaxenaKeralaSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Divya SuriAndaman and Nicobar IslandsSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Diya SubramanianAssamTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Eklavya KamathMizoramCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Esha MishraPunjabTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Eshani BhosaleRailwaysFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Eshani PawarPunjabFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Faisal RawatNagalandSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Falguni BishtMizoramCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Falguni JindalGoaSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Falguni RawatLadakhTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Gargi AgarwalDelhiAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Gargi PrasadMizoramTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Gaurav PatelSikkimTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Geetika DasManipurAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Geetika MarandiServicesTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Geetika RanaNagalandCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Harsh BhatiaRajasthanSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Hema KumarChhattisgarhCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Hema RathodMizoramFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Hemant SahooJammu and KashmirSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Hiral VermaTripuraFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Imran TrivediChhattisgarhSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Inder KrishnanMeghalayaTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Inder OjhaSikkimAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Ishita DesaiMeghalayaTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Jaideep MukherjeeAndhra PradeshFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Jaideep SinghMadhya PradeshSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Janvi KulkarniOdishaFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Janvi TyagiJammu and KashmirSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Jatin KumarServicesCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Jatin NairTelanganaTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Jyoti ShahJammu and KashmirSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Kabir RajputArunachal PradeshAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Karan MalhotraAndhra PradeshSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Kavya TiwariChandigarhTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Keshav DesaiKarnatakaTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Keshav DuttaDelhiSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Keshav ReddyGoaCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Kiara ChopraHaryanaFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Kiara JoshiMadhya PradeshTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Kiara PandeyMaharashtraFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Komal DuttaDelhiAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Komal SarkarChandigarhFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Krish SethiMadhya PradeshTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Kritika ChatterjeeHaryanaSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Kritika DesaiGujaratTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Kritika DubeNagalandCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Kritika KulkarniGujaratFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Lakshay KamathGujaratTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Lakshay KarRajasthanSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Lakshay RoyMeghalayaSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Lakshay YadavChandigarhSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Lakshmi NegiDelhiFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Lipika BhatiaUttarakhandFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Lipika SubramanianHaryanaFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Lokesh JindalServicesTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Madhav PandeyServicesAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Madhav SuriTelanganaFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Madhuri PawarTripuraCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Mahima GuptaChandigarhTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Mahima SahooMeghalayaCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Manav KarGoaTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Manav MurmuKeralaSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Mira BansalBiharTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Mira IyerDelhiAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Mira ShindeBiharAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Myra KarHimachal PradeshSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Naina PathakHimachal PradeshFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Naina ShahBiharTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Naina SinghGoaSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Naman ParmarHimachal PradeshSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Nidhi ChauhanJharkhandCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Nidhi OjhaUttarakhandSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Nikhil SaxenaBiharCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Ojas SethiNagalandSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Ojas ShindeWest BengalSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Ojas SinghAssamSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Pallavi DuttaKarnatakaTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Pallavi PillaiMeghalayaCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Pari BoseTelanganaSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Pari TuduPunjabFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Pavan ChatterjeeArunachal PradeshFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Pavan LakraServicesFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Payal OjhaMizoramCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Payal ShettyTripuraTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Pooja KumarBiharTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Pragya BhosaleArunachal PradeshFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Pragya RoyServicesTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Preeti RathodDelhiFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Priya RathodTelanganaTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Radhika ShettyManipurAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Raghav SethiUttar PradeshSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Raghav TomarSikkimTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Rahul DuttaHimachal PradeshCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Rahul PatnaikAndaman and Nicobar IslandsTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Rajat BhallaDelhiSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Reyansh BhatiaPunjabSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Reyansh JindalPunjabFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Reyansh TopnoLadakhSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Reyna PathakLadakhSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Reyna TuduDelhiFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Rishi DesaiUttarakhandFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Rishi GhoshServicesSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Ritvik ChandraJharkhandCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Rohan DubeMizoramCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Rohan SarkarSikkimCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Ruchi LakraRailwaysAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Saanvi TrivediAndaman and Nicobar IslandsSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Sahil DesaiMeghalayaSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Sahil ParmarGujaratAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Sakshi KaurJharkhandCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Sandeep AwasthiManipurTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Sandeep JoshiChandigarhFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Sandeep PradhanGujaratSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Sandeep TrivediMaharashtraTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Sanket KumarMadhya PradeshSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Sara SaxenaChhattisgarhTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Shaurya ChakrabortyUttarakhandCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Shaurya ChopraMeghalayaTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Shreya JindalDelhiFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Shreya KrishnanTamil NaduFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Shreya KulkarniPunjabTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Shreya SinghMadhya PradeshTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Tara AgarwalArunachal PradeshSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Tara AhujaGujaratSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Tarun DashUttarakhandTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Trisha MukherjeeMizoramTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Tushar RajputMeghalayaTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Umesh MalhotraWest BengalCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Vanya PatelMeghalayaFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Vanya SrivastavaNagalandTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Varsha JadhavRailwaysTekong
Specialist in jump and roll serves, creating difficult returns for opponents.
- Varsha KaurGoaTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Varsha LakraChandigarhCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Varun TyagiWest BengalFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Veer ChakrabortyArunachal PradeshAll-Rounder
Versatile player contributing in serving, setting and spiking rotations.
- Veer PathakUttarakhandFeeder
Setter placing the ball perfectly for spikers to execute attacking strikes.
- Vidya RanaDelhiFeeder
Quick-thinking playmaker who links defense and attack with soft touches.
- Vidya SubramanianJharkhandTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Vihaan BeheraRajasthanCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Vihaan ChandraServicesTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Vihaan MukherjeeChandigarhSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Vinay SahooMizoramSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Vishal NaiduOdishaSpiker
Athletic attacker leaping high for powerful and precise spiking finishes.
- Vishal ShindeNagalandTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Yamini NegiPuducherryCaptain
Court leader managing formations, service rotations and defensive coverage.
- Yuvraj KumarKarnatakaTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Zaid AwasthiSikkimTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
- Zara KulkarniMeghalayaSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Zara SethiHaryanaSpiker
Aerial striker timing jumps to convert set pieces into scoring points.
- Zara ShahWest BengalTekong
Primary server delivering accurate and powerful services to start every rally.
Rules
Two opposing sides contest a fixed-duration match on a marked field or court, with officials enforcing possession, out-of-play, foul and scoring rules published by the international federation. Teams field a set number of players plus substitutes, age and gender categories are strictly separated, and match officials use video review at the top level. India follows the international rulebook adopted by the national federation, with domestic tweaks for age-group and school competition durations.
Authoritative rulebook: STFI. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a sepak takraw squad or competition.
- Attackers / forwardsPrimary scorers who operate closest to the opposition goal or scoring zone.
- Midfielders / all-roundersLink play between defence and attack; usually the highest work-rate positions.
- DefendersDeny the opposition space and possession in the defensive third.
- Goalkeeper / last lineSpecialist stopper with distinct kit and rules; the final line of defence.
- Captain & vice-captainOn-field leadership, decision-making and communication with match officials.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in sepak takraw at a federation-recognised event.
- Match ball or puck to the federation's specification
- Team playing kit, warm-up gear and studded/turf footwear
- Personal protective equipment where the sport requires it (shin guards, mouthguard, helmet, pads)
- Training equipment: cones, agility ladders, GPS vests, video analysis rig
- Field or court markings, goals/nets and match-officials' equipment
Governing body
STFI is the recognised national body for Sepak Takraw in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for sepak takraw. State associations under STFI run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
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Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the sepak takraw calendar in India.
- STFI Senior National Championship
The primary domestic sepak takraw title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- STFI Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Sepak Takraw
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Sepak Takraw
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in sepak takraw.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by STFI; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in sepak takraw.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the sepak takraw calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for sepak takraw. The national championship under STFI remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised sepak takraw athletes to know outside India.
- Lionel Messi (Argentina)8-time Ballon d'Or; 2022 World Cup winner.
- Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)5-time Ballon d'Or; Euro 2016 champion.
- Kylian Mbappé (France)2018 World Cup winner; multiple Ligue 1 top scorer.
- Erling Haaland (Norway)Manchester City forward; Premier League Golden Boot.
- Manuel Neuer (Germany)2014 World Cup-winning goalkeeper; Bayern Munich legend.
Records
Where to find India's official sepak takraw record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Sepak Takraw is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in sepak takraw are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the STFI.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in sepak takraw are maintained by the STFI.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for sepak takraw and mirrored by STFI.
- National record holdersFederation register
STFI publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in sepak takraw — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Professional player in a domestic franchise league, state team or overseas club
- Coach at grassroots, state, national or franchise level (federation-certified)
- Match official — referee, umpire, video review, technical delegate
- Sports science support — strength & conditioning, physiotherapy, nutrition, video analyst
- Sports management, broadcast, journalism, commentary and creator careers
- Government-quota jobs in Railways, defence, police, PSUs and state services for state and national representatives
Related academies
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Government Schemes
…Central and state schemes that fund training, stipends and awards for sepak takraw athletes and academies.
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about sepak takraw in India.
Who governs Sepak Takraw in India?▾
STFI is the recognised national federation for Sepak Takraw in India. State associations under STFI run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Sepak Takraw an Olympic sport?▾
Sepak Takraw is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by STFI.
How do I start playing Sepak Takraw in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Sepak Takraw athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Sepak Takraw?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Sepak Takraw athletes selected for international events?▾
STFI runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Sepak Takraw in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Sepak Takraw in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Sepak Takraw in Andhra Pradesh
- Sepak Takraw in Arunachal Pradesh
- Sepak Takraw in Assam
- Sepak Takraw in Bihar
- Sepak Takraw in Chhattisgarh
- Sepak Takraw in Goa
- Sepak Takraw in Gujarat
- Sepak Takraw in Haryana
- Sepak Takraw in Himachal Pradesh
- Sepak Takraw in Jharkhand
- Sepak Takraw in Karnataka
- Sepak Takraw in Kerala
- Sepak Takraw in Madhya Pradesh
- Sepak Takraw in Maharashtra
- Sepak Takraw in Manipur
- Sepak Takraw in Meghalaya
- Sepak Takraw in Mizoram
- Sepak Takraw in Nagaland
- Sepak Takraw in Odisha
- Sepak Takraw in Punjab
- Sepak Takraw in Rajasthan
- Sepak Takraw in Sikkim
- Sepak Takraw in Tamil Nadu
- Sepak Takraw in Telangana
- Sepak Takraw in Tripura
- Sepak Takraw in Uttar Pradesh
- Sepak Takraw in Uttarakhand
- Sepak Takraw in West Bengal
- Sepak Takraw in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Sepak Takraw in Chandigarh
- Sepak Takraw in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Sepak Takraw in Delhi
- Sepak Takraw in Jammu & Kashmir
- Sepak Takraw in Ladakh
- Sepak Takraw in Lakshadweep
- Sepak Takraw in Puducherry