India Clinches First-Ever Gold at Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025; PM Modi Congratulates Team

New Delhi— India’s Men’s Regu team created history by winning the country’s first-ever gold medal at the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025, sparking nationwide celebrations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt congratulations to the team and hailed their remarkable achievement.

In a post on X, PM Modi praised the contingent’s stellar performance, saying, “Congratulations to our contingent for displaying phenomenal sporting excellence at the Sepak Takraw World Cup 2025! The contingent brings home 7 medals. The Men’s Regu team created history by bringing home India’s first Gold. This spectacular performance indicates a promising future for India in the global Sepak Takraw arena.”

India’s impressive medal tally of seven highlights the growing prowess of Indian athletes in the sport, which is traditionally dominated by Southeast Asian nations. The historic gold medal win marks a turning point for Sepak Takraw in India, inspiring a new generation of athletes.

Fans and sports enthusiasts across the country are celebrating the achievement, with many hoping this victory will boost the sport’s popularity and development in India.