TOKYO-2019 Editorial / sports

Thai Takraw

  • Prize
    Bronze in Editorial/sports
  • Photographer
    Wei Fu

Takraw is the most popular local sport in Thailand. It is a mixed form of football (soccer) and volleyball with a little bit of kung fu and gymnastics. The basic objective of the game is to keep the special ball from touching the ground. Players can use their feet, knees, head, shoulders and elbows but not their hands, people can play this local sport anywhere