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| MSU-GSC College of Fisheries Sepak Takraw Team (Champion) |
Sepak Takraw or also known as “Sipa” in Filipino is the
national sport of the Phillipines. This sport is now played all over the world especially
in Southeast Asia, Europe and America. No one can tell where this sport
originated. All countries in the Southeast Asia and East Asia are proudly
claiming that Sepak Takraw is their own sport. The sport can also be played by
the girls. The net measure 1.52 meters high and must be made up of fine nylon.
The court measures 20 by 44 feet. The ball is usually made up of wooden
“Rattan” and synthetic rubber, but Filipinos love to play Takraw using “Rattan”.
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| Back flip attack |
The main objective of this game is to is to keep the ball in
the air as long as possible, in short it is similar to the goal of Volleyball
and Badminton. Any parts of the body can be used except for the hand. Each team
must consist of three players and allowed to touch the ball thrice.
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Anglers defensively block the powerful attack of Mentors
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The play starts when the server tossed the ball to the “Tekong”
or the receiver. Once the ball received, the “Tekong” must kick the ball across
to the net so that the opposing team can prepare for their defense and offense
strategy. Then the long intense rally follows. Each team must score 15 points
to get a set and must get 2 sets to win the game, depending on the rules of the
tournament. In order to win agility, good strategy, acrobatic skills,
flexibility, good reaction time and determination are the abilities that a
player must develop.
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| Serving, setting and attacking |
Last august 30 2012, the College of Fisheries Anglers won
against the College of Education Mentors in the 51st Mindanao State
University General Santos City, Philippines
annual anniversary foundation in the Sepak Takraw event. Perhaps this
could be the first win of anglers in the championship.
Indeed the Philippines have a sport that can be compared to
football. A kind of sport that is more intense and better to watch for.
