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Sepak Takraw developed in Southeast Asian and is sometimes known as ‘kick volleyball’ as it is played over a net similar to volleyball but competitors use their feet!

The top of the net is 1.52m in height

The match is played with two teams, each consisting of three players on the court

The Server is called the Tekong – who is thrown the ball from his team mate. The Tekong must kick the ball over the net to start play

Traditional Sepak Takraw balls are made from rattan

‘Sepak’ is the Malay word for ‘kick’. ‘Takraw’ is the Thai word for the hand-woven ball originally used to play the game

Sepak Takraw has been a part of every Arafura Games except for the first

Players keep the rattan ball off the ground using their feet, knees, chest and head only

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Sepak Takraw Venue

Competition Venue:

The Sepak Takraw competition will be contested at Marrara Indoor Stadium which seats 972 spectators and is located right in the centre of the Marrara Sports Complex.

Training Venue:

Teams will be allocated training sessions prior to competition commencing. Training at the Games venues will not be possible during the week; however the Coordinator may be able to assist you to source suitable alternate training venues if necessary. Please contact Northern Territory Sepak Takraw Association on +61 404 268 491 or via email at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) to arrange a time.

Transport to Venue:

Athletes will be able to access free of charge transport to the venue via the Arafura Games Bus Service which will operate between accommodation houses and Games venues.

Quick Facts:

Venue Address: Located on Abala Road, Marrara Sports Complex
Distances: 11kms froms Darwin's Central Business District and 1km from Darwin's International Airport
Venue Capacity: 972 seat grandstand
Venue Parking: Ample parking is available at the venue, with alternate car parking options all within a short walk of the venue