King’s Cup 2026 World Sepak Takraw Championship Updates

Thailand secured both men’s and women’s championships in the hoop sepak takraw category at the 2026 King’s Cup World Championship, according to reports from Khaosod and Line Today. The tournament features 19 teams competing in the world championship event, with match schedules for August 5, 2026, broadcast via TrueVisions and TrueID.

Thailand Wins Men’s and Women’s Hoop Takraw Titles

Thai athletes claimed the top spot in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the hoop sepak takraw competition during the 2026 King’s Cup.

The tournament serves as a global stage for the sport, bringing together 19 participating teams.

August 5 Match Schedule and Broadcast Details

The competition continues on August 5, 2026, with a featured match between Thailand and Brunei. TrueVisions and TrueID are providing the live broadcast coverage for this encounter, according to the scheduling updates provided by the networks.

Participation Growth and Olympic Bid

According to Khaosod, official Somsak “Big Tom” stated that the number of teams participating in the King’s Cup has now surpassed the number of teams that typically compete in the Asian Games.

Somsak confirmed that discussions are underway with the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) regarding the inclusion of sepak takraw in the Doha games, as reported by Khaosod.