GUWAHATI: Assam's women’s sepaktakraw team clinched the Gold Medal in the Doubles Event, while the men's team secured Bronze in the Regu Event at the 36th Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship held from October 30 to November 3.
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The Assam Women’s Team defeated Madhya Pradesh in the semifinal with scores of 15-8 and 15-6 to advance to the final.
In the final, Assam faced Odisha and secured a straight-set victory with scores of 15-11 and 15-12 to claim the Gold Medal.
Meanwhile, the Assam Men’s Team secured a Bronze Medal in the Regu Event after a closely contested semifinal against Manipur.
Assam won the first set 15-12 but lost the second set 12-15. In the deciding set, Manipur edged past Assam 15-13, ending the team's campaign in the semifinal.
The Assam Sepaktakraw Association (ASTA) congratulated the players, coaches, managers and support staff for their performances at the championship.
“This glorious accomplishment has brought immense pride and honour to Assam,” Bishnu Ram Nunisa, General Secretary(ASTA) said.
