The History of Sepak Takraw As a Part of International Games

Mr. Daeng lived in Thailand. One day, in 1880, he went to the market. He came to a Chinese rattan shop. In the shop he saw some rattan balls about 12 cm. across. He asked the shopkeeper what they were. “They’re just toys”, said the Chinese. “They’re called takraw. Mr. Daeng brought some takraw balls, and took them home. He was very interested in sports. At his home he invented a new game, using these rattan balls. He called the game after them, takraw. Read more.