The Indian contingent returned home with a total of seven medals, including one gold, one silver and five bronze. The men\u2019s regu team secured gold, while the women\u2019s doubles team clinched silver. Bronze medals were won by the men\u2019s doubles team, women\u2019s regu team, mixed quad team, women\u2019s quad team, and men\u2019s quad team.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Their victory was lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who took to X to commend the achievement, stating, \u201cThis spectacular performance indicates a promising future for India in the global Sepak Takraw arena.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThese players have trained across SAI Training Centres (STCs) in Bawana (Delhi), Imphal, Dimapur, and Bareilly for 8-10 years, refining their skills,\u201d Hemraj, chief coach of the Indian Sepak Takraw team, told SAI Media. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMost players in the team have been a product of SAI, receiving continuous support in terms of funding, foreign exposure, and training opportunities. In preparation for the World Cup, SAI organized a one-and-a-half-month training camp in Thailand, where these players worked rigorously.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The average age of the team is 23 years, with players representing Delhi, Manipur, All India Police Sports Control Board, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), and other states, according to Hemraj.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cMost players in the team have been a product of SAI, receiving continuous support in terms of funding, foreign exposure, and training opportunities. In preparation for the World Cup, SAI organized a one-and-a-half-month training camp in Thailand, where these players worked rigorously.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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