Asia Cup Sepaktakraw Championships: 15 Countries Confirmed to Participate
The 2025 Asia Cup Sepaktakraw Championships is all set to kick off at the Titiwangsa Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 15 countries confirmed to participate in the inaugural edition of the tournament. The event is scheduled to take place in May this year.
Team Participation
The 15 countries that have confirmed their participation in the Asia Cup include world champions Thailand, Malaysia, India, Singapore, Brunei, Iraq, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Pakistan, and the Philippines. This is a significant step forward for the sport, as it will provide a platform for teams from different parts of Asia to compete against each other and raise the bar in terms of skill and competition.
Competition Format
The Asia Cup will feature four events – regu (mandatory), doubles, quadrant, and team. According to Sepak Takraw Association of Malaysia (PSM) president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan, the competition format has been finalized, with nine teams competing in the quadrant event, seven in doubles, and eight in the team event.
Proposed Changes to Challenge System
In a move to improve the integrity of the game, PSM has proposed changes to the challenge system in international tournaments. Currently, teams are allowed two challenges per match, but the referee’s decision is final even if proven incorrect. This is different from badminton, where challenges are retained if the referee’s decision is incorrect. Mohd Sumali has proposed that a team should be allowed to retain two challenges if the referee’s decision is proven incorrect.
Conclusion
The 2025 Asia Cup Sepaktakraw Championships promises to be an exciting event, with 15 countries from across Asia set to participate. The competition will feature a range of events, including regu, doubles, quadrant, and team. The proposed changes to the challenge system are aimed at improving the integrity of the game and ensuring that the best team wins.
FAQs
- When is the 2025 Asia Cup Sepaktakraw Championships taking place?
The event is scheduled to take place in May this year. - Which countries have confirmed their participation in the Asia Cup?
The 15 countries that have confirmed their participation are Thailand, Malaysia, India, Singapore, Brunei, Iraq, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, China, Pakistan, and the Philippines. - What is the format of the competition?
The Asia Cup will feature four events – regu (mandatory), doubles, quadrant, and team. - What is the proposed change to the challenge system?
The proposed change is to allow a team to retain two challenges if the referee’s decision is proven incorrect.