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Assam Women's Sepaktakraw Team Clinches Gold, Men Secure Bronze at 36th Senior National Championship

Assam delivered a stellar athletic performance at the 36th Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship held from October 30 to November 3, 2026, with the women's squad capturing the Gold Medal in the Doubles Event and the men's team securing Bronze in the Regu Event.

Nilakshi Barman | | 2 min read

Assam Women's Sepaktakraw Team Clinches Gold, Men Secure Bronze at 36th Senior National Championship
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In Brief

  1. Women's Gold Victory: The Assam Women's team defeated Odisha 15-11, 15-12 in a straight-set final to win the Doubles Event gold medal.
  2. Men's Bronze Finish: The Assam Men's team earned a bronze medal in the Regu Event after a hard-fought, three-set semifinal battle against Manipur.
  3. Semifinal Sweep: On their path to the final, the women's team dominated Madhya Pradesh in the semifinals with consecutive set scores of 15-8 and 15-6.
  4. Association Praise: The Assam Sepaktakraw Association (ASTA) congratulated the athletes, coaches, and support staff for bringing national honors to the state.

Golden Triumph for Women's Doubles Team

Assam's sepaktakraw contingent produced an exceptional campaign at the 36th Senior National Sepaktakraw Championship, which concluded on November 3, 2026. The highlight of the tournament came in the Women's Doubles Event, where the Assam squad dominated the court to capture the national Gold Medal.

In the semifinal round, Assam's women outclassed Madhya Pradesh in straight sets, winning 15-8 and 15-6 to comfortably secure their place in the championship decider. Carrying that momentum into the final against Odisha, the team showcased agility and tactical coordination to post a 15-11, 15-12 victory, sealing the top spot on the podium.

Men's Regu Team Secures Bronze After Thrilling Semifinal

The Assam Men's team also contributed to the state's medal tally by securing a Bronze Medal in the Regu Event. Their campaign ended following a closely contested semifinal clash against rival powerhouse Manipur.

Assam opened the match strong by claiming the first set 15-12. However, Manipur fought back to level the match with a 12-15 win in the second set. In the decisive third set, Manipur narrowly edged past Assam 15-13 to end the team's gold medal pursuit, leaving Assam with a hard-earned bronze.

State Association Celebrates National Success

The Assam Sepaktakraw Association (ASTA) issued a formal congratulatory statement honoring the athletes, coaches, team managers, and support staff for their dedicated preparation and performance at the national level.

"This glorious accomplishment has brought immense pride and honour to Assam," said Bishnu Ram Nunisa, General Secretary of ASTA, praising the contingent's discipline and sportsmanship throughout the multi-day tournament.

Next Steps

Following their podium finishes at the Senior Nationals, top performers from both the men's and women's squads are expected to be shortlisted for upcoming national coaching camps ahead of international sepaktakraw fixtures.

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