The 19th Asian Games delivered another day of heart-pumping action as Thailand dominated the sepaktakraw courts in Hangzhou! Both the men's and women's teams clinched gold in this acrobatic sport that blends volleyball, soccer, and pure athletic artistry.
Ever heard of 'kick volleyball'? That’s sepaktakraw – a Southeast Asian favorite where players spike a rattan ball over a net using only their feet, knees, and heads. CGTN’s Chadaya Ladmai took us to a buzzing Bangkok park where locals play daily, showing how the sport fuels community bonds.
\"It's fast, fierce, and part of our DNA,\" she shared.
As athletes flip and somersault for glory in Hangzhou, the games remind us how sports can bridge cultures. Next time you’re in Thailand, why not join a pickup match? Just watch out for those airborne serves!
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