KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) is expected to establish the Para Sepak Takraw Council within a year, to oversee all aspects of the sport for players with disabilities, worldwide.
ISTAF secretary general Datuk Abdul Halim Kader said the world governing body is also intending to initiate discussions to revise the laws of the game and standardise equipment used in para sepak takraw before forming the council.
"We will engage with manufacturing companies to determine specifications such as net type, pole height, and transitioning to a softer ball for the para sepak takraw community
“We are aware that there are disability groups that play sepak takraw such as in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Myanmar, so it’s about time to form the council under ISTAF to further enhance the development and promote the sport worldwide,” he told reporters here, today.
Abdul Halim was met after attending the sponsorship presentation of equipment worth USD 80,000 (RM375,000) by Marathon Company Thailand to the Malaysia Sepaktakraw Association (PSM) for the 2024 Sepaktakraw World Cup slated to kick off from May 18-26 at the Titiwangsa Stadium here.
Also present were ISTAF acting president Boonchai Lorhpipat and PSM president Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan.
In the meantime, Abdul Halim said ISTAF plans to convene meetings with the Paralympic Council of Malaysia (PCM) this week followed by discussions with the Paralympic Thai Committee next week to glean insights on developing the sport further and seek assistance in securing recognition for the sport from the International Paralympic Council.
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