Sepak Takraw: India
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World Cup
2025
March 27, 2025: The Times of India
New Delhi : Indian contingent finished with an unprecedented seven medals in the sepak takraw World Cup held at the Patliputra Stadium in Patna.
The men’s Regu team scripted history winning India’s first-ever gold in the event. The women’s team also impressed, securing a bronze in the category.
In the doubles category, the Indian women’s team secured the silver medal after a closely contested final against Myanmar, which claimed the gold. The bronze medal was jointly awarded to Japan and Iran. The Indian men’s doubles team earned a bronze medal, which they shared with Malaysia. In the Quad event, both the men’s and women’s teams finished in third place, claiming bronze. In the mixed quad event, the women’s team secured the silver medal, while the men’s team took bronze.
PM Narendra Modi extended congratulations to the Indian team. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Congratulations to our contingent for displaying phenomenal sporting excellence at the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025! The contingent brings home 7 medals. The Men’s Regu team created history by bringing home India’s first gold. This performance indicates a promising future for India in the global Sepak Takraw arena.” AGENCIES