“What the hell?” Is the first thought that comes to mind when you see this game. On this edition of Weird-Ass Sports we highlight

Malaysia and Thailand are the two powerhouse countries of the sport. In Thailand, its actually part of the physical education curriculum in schools. Could you imagine going to 4th period after sweating through a few sets of this game? Not to mention the 100% chance pulling your hamstring or ripping your groin. The game got its start in Malaysia in the 15th century. It was written in the Malay Annals, yes the Annals (it’s a book), that a Sultan’s son was playing a similar game when a member of the opposing team kicked him in the dome with a “rattan” ball and knocked his head gear knocked off. So, rather than crying to daddy, he immediately ran across the court and stabbed the guy to death. Hence, Sepak Takraw was born, because nothing says a good time like playing a game that commemorates a freak stabbing.

All in all, this was an easy pick for this edition of Weird-Ass Sports, because at the end of the day this is a Manly sport. There is of course a women’s league and of course, just like in any woman’s version of a man’s sport, their nets are shorter, their rules are easier, and their balls are bigger (not figuratively).

Zone Right,

Big Al