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What is Sepak Takraw?
A
Sport
B
Magazine
C
A renowned Politician
D
A Space program
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sepak Takraw was originated in Malaysia around 500 years ago. In the 15th century, it was mostly played by the royal court. Around 16th century, the game was spread across Indonesia, where people called it Sepak Raga.

Detailed explanation-2: -The word “Sepak” is Malay for “kick, ” while the word “Takraw, ” which originated from Thailand, can be translated as ‘a woven rattan ball. ‘ The name for this sport, “Sepak Takraw, ” was chosen by Malaysia and Thailand in Kuala Lumpur in 1960.

Detailed explanation-3: -The objective of this game is to hit the ball over the net and onto the floor in the opponent’s court to score a point. Players are allowed to use their legs, head and torso to contact the ball, but any contact with their arms or hands is an infringement of the rules.

Detailed explanation-4: -Sepak takraw or kick volleyball is a sport native to Southeast Asia, resembling volleyball, except that it uses a rattan ball and only allows players to use their feet, knee, chest and head to touch the ball.

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