Sepak Takraw

Sepak Takraw may look odd to the majority of Westerners, but it is actually an enormously popular sport in Asia and has been around since the 15th century. It translates to “kick ball,” but it is nothing like soccer at all. A more accurate comparison to make would be volleyball, as a court is divided by a net and both teams must keep the ball aloft or the other team gains a point. Unlike volleyball however, you are not allowed to use your hands and instead you must use your feet, knees or your chin. This may sound near impossible to get any kind of rally going, but you would be amazed at the skill level and athleticism that is often on show during games. The sport is mainly played in Thailand and Malaysia, and it is a regular event in the Asian Games and Southeast Asian games.