152 Teams Compete in Royal Cup Sepak Takraw Championship to Crown Thailand's National Champion
The 37th Royal Cup Sepak Takraw Championship will run April 28–May 4 in Bangkok, featuring 152 teams across seven categories competing to crown Thailand's national champion. The event aims to develop athletes and scout talent for the nation
On April 25, 2569, the Sepak Takraw Association of Thailand held a press conference at the Alexander Hotel in Bangkok announcing the 37th Royal Cup Sepak Takraw Championship for 2569, with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerrsak Wisalaphon, Vice President of the Sepak Takraw Association of Thailand, and other officials present to discuss preparations for the competition.
The championship will take place from April 28 to May 4, 2569 at Island Hall, 3rd floor of Fashion Island shopping center in Bangkok, with 152 teams participating across seven categories: 1) Men's Sepak Takraw singles (42 teams), 2) Women's Sepak Takraw singles (29 teams), 3) Men's 4-person Takraw (39 teams), 4) Women's 4-person Takraw (21 teams), 5) Thai-style Loop Takraw (5 teams), 6) International Loop Takraw men (7 teams), and 7) International Loop Takraw women (9 teams).
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Weerrsak Wisalaphon stated that this championship aims to develop athletes toward excellence and scout new talent to strengthen Thailand's national team. The association is expanding viewing access through partnership with Thai PBS, broadcasting matches live online via Thai PBS platforms and the association's Facebook and YouTube channels, with key matches also shown on television. This competition serves as a platform to develop emerging athletes for the Thai national team while promoting sepak takraw sports to a wider audience.
