Chief Minister Nitish Kumar today formally started this sports competition by announcing the launch of the World Cup 2025 at Pataliputra Sports Complex, Kankarbagh. The Chief Minister also took a picture in front of the World Cup with the player and organizers. During the program, the Chief Minister met the players and greeted him.
Bihar has created a new history by organizing the international level of this game. This is a historical and proud moment for the people of Bihar. This event will not only give Bihar a new identity on the global sports platform but will also contribute significantly in promoting sports culture in the state. This will inspire local players and experience international level facilities and competition.
Sepak is a traditional game in South-East Asia. In which players play a special ball (sapak) made of bamboo with the help of feet, head knees and chest. It can be called a mixture of football and volleyball, which requires more flexibility, balance and skills. This game is extremely popular in countries like Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Myanmar. Now Bihar is ready to make its strong presence on the global sports platform through this game.
During the program, the Secretary General of International Sapak Takar Federation, Mr. Datuk Abdul Haleem Qadir honored the Chief Minister by presenting a symbol. The Chief Minister honored Bihar's Sapak Takra player Bobby Kumar by presenting a symbol.
Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Deepak Kumar, Director General of Police Vinay Kumar, Additional Chief Secretary of the Department of Sports Department, Dr. B. Rajender, Chief Minister's Secretary Kumar Ravi, Special Affairs Officer to Chief Minister, Gopal Singh, Director General of Bihar State Sports Authority, Dr. Ravindran Shankaran, Sports Department Director Mahendra Kumar, International Sepak Takra Federation President Bun Chai Lor Papath, International Sepak Takra Federation Secretary General Datuk Abdul Halim Kadir, President of the Caps Officers, instructors and players from participating countries were present.
