Three ISTAF reps attend IF Forum 2023
KUALA LUMPUR: Three representatives from the International Sepaktakraw Federation (ISTAF) were invited to the 2023 International Federation (IF) Forum in Lausanne, Switzerland. According to a statement, ISTAF was represented by its acting president Boonchai Lorhpipat, deputy president Muhammad Fariq Abdul Halim and secretary general Datuk Abdul Halim Kader at the three-day forum which kicked off […]
World of takraw loses ISTAF president Charouck, aged 91
KUALA LUMPUR: The world sepak takraw arena mourned the passing of International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF) president Charouck Arirachakaran, 91, who died at his residence in Bangkok, Thailand yesterday. ISTAF secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Kader said the deceased breathed his last at 4 pm (local time) due to old age. “He was a persistent person […]
Federation plans to introduce sepak takraw in e-sports
KUALA LUMPUR: The International Sepak Takraw Federation (Istaf) plan to introduce sepak takraw as an electronic sport (e-sports). Istaf secretary-general Datuk Abdul Halim Kader said the world governing body came up with the idea to introduce the traditional sport onto the digital platform following the Covid-19 pandemic. Abdul Halim, who is also the Asian Sepak […]
