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Thailand Sweeps Hoop Sepaktakraw Titles at 2026 King’s Cup
The Thai national team secured gold in both men’s and women’s hoop sepaktakraw at the 39th King’s Cup World Championship.
On August 4, 2026, the 39th ISTAF World Sepaktakraw Championship, known as the King’s Cup, officially commenced at the Fashion Island shopping center in Bangkok. According to Khaosod Online Thailand, the opening ceremony was presided over by Thana Chaiprasit, President of the Sepaktakraw Association of Thailand, alongside international federation officials.
In the hoop sepaktakraw discipline, the Thai national teams demonstrated dominance by winning championships in both the men’s and women’s categories. The men’s team secured the top spot with a score of 710 points, followed by Myanmar in second place and India in third.
For residents and visitors, this event highlights the high level of competition at one of Thailand’s premier traditional sports tournaments. The King’s Cup is a significant cultural and sporting fixture, often drawing large crowds to local venues like Fashion Island. While the hoop sepaktakraw results are confirmed, the tournament continues with other disciplines, and fans should monitor official ISTAF schedules for further match results and closing ceremonies. The event serves as a reminder of Thailand's central role in the global governance and promotion of sepaktakraw.
Translated from Thai.
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