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India made history at the 2025 Sepaktakraw World Cup in Patna, securing their first-ever gold medal in the sport. The men's regu team triumphed in a thrilling final against Japan, marking a significant milestone for the nation in this less-known yet rapidly growing discipline.

 

The Indian team overcame a challenging start in the final, losing the first set 11-15. However, they displayed remarkable resilience, bouncing back to win the second set 15-11, forcing a decisive third set.

 

The closely contested final set saw both teams battling fiercely, with India finally edging out Japan 17-14 to claim the gold medal. The victory sparked jubilant celebrations in the stadium as the players and fans celebrated this historic achievement.

 

This accomplishment is a testament to the steady progress of Indian Sepaktakraw on the global stage. The men's regu team had previously earned bronze medals at the 2017 ISTAF World Cup in Hyderabad and the 2022 World Cup in Daejeon, South Korea.

 

This time, they ascended to the top of the podium, realising a long-awaited dream.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to congratulate the team on their historic win. He praised the players for their dedication and determination, emphasising that this victory marks a promising future for India in Sepaktakraw.

 

Modi lauded the athletes for showcasing exceptional sporting excellence and bringing pride to the nation.

 

Earlier in the tournament, the Indian team secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Iran in the semi-finals to reach the final. Meanwhile, the Indian women's regu team also impressed by winning a bronze medal after a hard-fought loss to Vietnam in the semi-finals.

 

India concluded the 2025 Sepaktakraw World Cup with a remarkable tally of seven medals across various categories.

 

The men's regu team's gold was complemented by a silver in the women's doubles. Additionally, the men's doubles team, women's regu team, mixed quad team, women's quad team, and men's quad team each earned bronze medals, underlining the country's growing strength in the sport.