2014–15 ISTAF SuperSeries

The third season of the ISTAF Superseries begun on 30 October 2014 to 2 November in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar. There is a total of 4 SuperSeries tournament per season. It is an international Sepaktakraw tournament organised by the International Sepaktakraw Federation which debuted in 2011.[1]

The first ISTAF SuperSeries tournament saw Myanmar[2][3] joining in as a new host, followed by the next tournament held in Melaka,[4] Malaysia and the third one in Gunsan City, Korea.[5]

The tournament is played in a regu format (3 players go up against 3 players from the opposing team) with 2 substitutes. The teams play up to 21 points. If there is a deuce at 20-20, the winning need to have at least 2 points more than the other in order to take down the first set, or when a team reaches 25 points first.

ISTAF SuperSeries 2014/2015 Summary

EditionISTAF SuperSeries
(Men)		ISTAF SuperSeries
(Women)
Participating Nations
(Men)		 Gold
(Men)		 Silver
(Men)		 Bronze
(Men)		 Participating Nations
(Women)		 Gold
(Women)		 Silver
(Women)		 Bronze
(Women)
ISS Myanmar8 Thailand Malaysia Myanmar6 Thailand Vietnam Myanmar
ISS Melaka8 Malaysia Thailand South Korea6 Thailand Vietnam Myanmar
ISS Korea8 Thailand South Korea Malaysia6 Thailand South Korea Indonesia
ISS Thailand Finals8 Thailand Malaysia Philippines6 Thailand Myanmar South Korea

ISTAF SuperSeries 2014/2015 Medals Tally

ISTAF SuperSeries 2014/2015 Medals Tally
(Men)
Rank Teams Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Thailand31-4
2 Malaysia1214
3 South Korea-112
4 Myanmar--11
5 Philippines--11
ISTAF SuperSeries 2014/2015 Medals Tally
(Women)
Rank Teams Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Thailand4--4
2 Vietnam-2-2
3 Myanmar-123
4 South Korea-112
5 Indonesia--11

ISS Myanmar

The first ISTAF SuperSeries was held in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar at the Wunna Thekdi Stadium from 30 Oct to 2 November 2014.

The competition lasted for a period of 4 days, featuring the top 8 Men’s teams and 6 Women’s teams, according to ISTAF World Ranking. In this new season, a livestream feature was also introduced and accessible by the official Sepaktakraw website.

The winner of ISS Myanmar 2014 (Men) is Thailand, runner up is Malaysia and second runner-up is Host Myanmar.[6] The winner of ISS Myanmar 2014 (Women) is Thailand, runner up is Vietnam and second runner-up is Myanmar.

Men’s Draw

The first round, or Group Stage, saw 8 men's teams divided into 2 groups of 4. Each group featured a round robin of games, with each team playing against every other team in their group once.

Based on points accumulated, the top 2 teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals. Winner from Group A will go up against runner-up from Group B, vice versa. Winners from semi-finals will proceed to the finals, while the losing teams will move to the third/fourth placement match.

Women's Draw

The first round, or Group Stage, saw 6 women's teams divided into 2 groups of 3 teams each. Each group featured a round robin of games, with each team playing against every other team in their group once.

Based on points accumulated, the top 2 teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals. Winner from Group A will go up against runner-up from Group B, vice versa. Winners from semi-finals will proceed to the finals, while the losing teams will move to the third/fourth placement match.

Participating Countries

Participating Countries (Men)
Host
 Myanmar
Group A Group B
 Japan China
 Singapore Indonesia
 South Korea Thailand
 Malaysia Myanmar
Participating Countries (Women)
Host
 Myanmar
Group A Group B
 Vietnam Myanmar
 Indonesia Thailand
 Malaysia Japan

Men's Results

Group A (Men)

Group A
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Malaysia3306
2 Singapore3214
3 Japan3122
4 South Korea3031

Group B (Men)

Group B
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Thailand3306
2 Myanmar3214
3 Indonesia3123
4 China3031

Knock-out Rounds (Men)

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
1 Nov
 
 
  Malaysia 2
 
2 Nov
 
  Myanmar 0
 
  Thailand 2
 
1 Nov
 
  Malaysia 1
 
  Thailand 2
 
 
  Singapore 1
 
Third place
 
 
2 Nov
 
 
  Myanmar 2
 
 
  Singapore 0

Women's Results

Group A (Women)

Group A
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Vietnam2204
2 Indonesia2113
3 Malaysia2020

Group B (Women)

Group B
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Thailand2204
2 Myanmar2113
3 Japan2020

Knock-out Rounds (Women)

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
1 Nov
 
 
  Vietnam 2
 
2 Nov
 
  Myanmar 1
 
  Thailand 2
 
1 Nov
 
  Vietnam 0
 
  Thailand 2
 
 
  Indonesia 0
 
Third place
 
 
2 Nov
 
 
  Myanmar 2
 
 
  Indonesia 1

ISS Malaysia

The second leg of the ISS 2013/14 season was held in Melaka International Trade Centre in Malaysia from 5 February to 8 February 2015.

ISTAF SuperSeries Melaka saw a total of 14 teams from 9 countries return for another round of battle for ISTAF world ranking points. In the finals, Thailand suffered a shock defeat by Host Malaysia with a strong home support backing the Malaysian team.[7]

The ISS Melaka winner for the Men’s teams is Host Malaysia, followed up runner-up Thailand and second runner-up Korea. The ISS Melaka winner for the Women’s teams is Thailand, who is defending champion, followed by runner up Vietnam and second runner-up Myanmar.

Men’s Draw

The first round, or Group Stage, saw 8 men's teams divided into 2 groups of 4. Each group featured a round robin of games, with each team playing against every other team in their group once.

Based on points accumulated, the top 2 teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals. Winner from Group A will go up against runner-up from Group B, vice versa. Winners from semi-finals will proceed to the finals, while the losing teams will move to the third/fourth placement match.

Women's Draw

The first round, or Group Stage, saw 6 women's teams divided into 2 groups of 3 teams each. Each group featured a round robin of games, with each team playing against every other team in their group once.

Based on points accumulated, the top 2 teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals. Winner from Group A will go up against runner-up from Group B, vice versa. Winners from semi-finals will proceed to the finals, while the losing teams will move to the third/fourth placement match.

Participating Countries

Participating Countries (Men)
Host
 Malaysia
Group A Group B
 Thailand Malaysia
 South Korea Singapore
 Japan China
 Myanmar Indonesia
Participating Countries (Women)
Host
 Malaysia
Group A Group B
 Malaysia Thailand
 Vietnam Myanmar
 South Korea Japan

Men's Results

Group A (Men)

Group A
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Thailand3306
2 South Korea3214
3 Myanmar3122
4 Japan3032

Group B (Men)

Group B
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Malaysia3306
2 Singapore3214
3 Indonesia3123
4 China3030

Knock-out Rounds (Men)

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
7 Feb
 
 
  Thailand 2
 
8 Feb
 
  Singapore 0
 
  Malaysia 2
 
7 Feb
 
  Thailand 0
 
  Malaysia 2
 
 
  South Korea 0
 
Third place
 
 
8 Feb
 
 
  South Korea 2
 
 
  Singapore 0

Women's Results

Group A (Women)

Group A
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 South Korea2204
2 Vietnam2113
3 Malaysia2023

Group B (Women)

Group B
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Myanmar2204
2 Thailand2113
3 Japan2020

Knock-out Rounds (Women)

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
7 Feb
 
 
  Vietnam 2
 
8 Feb
 
  Myanmar 1
 
  Thailand 2
 
7 Feb
 
  Vietnam 0
 
  Thailand 2
 
 
  South Korea 0
 
Third place
 
 
8 Feb
 
 
  Myanmar 2
 
 
  South Korea 0

ISS Korea

ISTAF SuperSeries 2014/15 held its third tournament of the season in the Wolmyeong Arena in Gunsan City, Korea from 23 April to 26 April 2015.

Host Korea put up a good showing on their home ground and proceed into the finals against Thailand for both Men’s and Women’s. Sepaktakraw, with its history deep in South East Asian roots, has proven that the sport is extending beyond the SEA boundaries and into other parts of Asia.

The winner for ISS Korea (Men) is Thailand, joined by runner-up Korea and second runner-up Malaysia. The winner for ISS Korea (Women) is Thailand, followed by runner-up Korea and second runner-up Indonesia.

Men’s Draw

The first round, or Group Stage, saw 8 men's teams divided into 2 groups of 4. Each group featured a round robin of games, with each team playing against every other team in their group once.

Based on points accumulated, the top 2 teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals. Winner from Group A will go up against runner-up from Group B, vice versa. Winners from semi-finals will proceed to the finals, while the losing teams will move to the third/fourth placement match.

Women's Draw

The first round, or Group Stage, saw 6 women's teams divided into 2 groups of 3 teams each. Each group featured a round robin of games, with each team playing against every other team in their group once.

Based on points accumulated, the top 2 teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals. Winner from Group A will go up against runner-up from Group B, vice versa. Winners from semi-finals will proceed to the finals, while the losing teams will move to the third/fourth placement match.

Participating Countries

Participating Countries (Men)
Host
 South Korea
Group A Group B
 Thailand Malaysia
 South Korea Myanmar
 Japan Singapore
 Indonesia China
Participating Countries (Women)
Host
 Malaysia
Group A Group B
 Thailand Vietnam
 South Korea Indonesia
 Malaysia Japan

Men's Results

Group A (Men)

Group A
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Thailand3306
2 South Korea3214
3 Indonesia3122
4 Japan3030

Group B (Men)

Group B
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Malaysia3214
2 Singapore3214
3 Myanmar3124
4 China3030

Knock-out Rounds (Men)

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
25 Apr
 
 
  Thailand 2
 
26 Apr
 
  Singapore 0
 
  Thailand 2
 
25 Apr
 
  South Korea 0
 
  Korea 2
 
 
  Malaysia 0
 
Third place
 
 
26 Apr
 
 
  Malaysia 2
 
 
  Singapore 0

Women's Results

Group A (Women)

Group A
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Thailand2204
2 South Korea2112
3 Malaysia2020

Group B (Women)

Group B
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Vietnam2204
2 Indonesia2113
3 Japan2020

Knock-out Rounds (Women)

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
25 Apr
 
 
  South Korea 2
 
26 Apr
 
  Vietnam 0
 
  Thailand 2
 
25 Apr
 
  Korea 0
 
  Thailand 2
 
 
  Indonesia 0
 
Third place
 
 
26 Apr
 
 
  Indonesia 2
 
 
  Vietnam 0

ISS Thailand

ISTAF SuperSeries 2014/15 held its last tournament of the season in Nakhon Pathom in central Thailand from 20 October till 23 October 2015. The tournament was held in Nakhom Pathom Municipal Gymnasium.

Thailand not only hosted the Grand Finale on their home ground, they did their country proud when both the men’s and women’s team emerged as winners for the ISTAF SuperSeries 2014/15 finals tournament. The runner up for the men’s tournament was taken up by Malaysia with Philippines following close behind as the second runner up. The women’s tournament saw Myanmar as the runner up followed by second runner up, Korea.

Men’s Draw

The first round, or Group Stage, saw 8 men's teams divided into 2 groups of 4. Each group featured a round robin of games, with each team playing against every other team in their group once.

Based on points accumulated, the top 2 teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals. Winner from Group A will go up against runner-up from Group B, vice versa. Winners from semi-finals will proceed to the finals, while the losing teams will move to the third/fourth placement match.

Women’s Draw

The first round, or Group Stage, saw 6 women's teams divided into 2 groups of 3 teams each. Each group featured a round robin of games, with each team playing against every other team in their group once.

Based on points accumulated, the top 2 teams from each group advanced to the semi-finals. Winner from Group A will go up against runner-up from Group B, vice versa. Winners from semi-finals will proceed to the finals, while the losing teams will move to the third/fourth placement match.

Participating Countries

Participating Countries (Men)
Host
 Thailand
Group A Group B
 Thailand Japan
 Myanmar Malaysia
 Philippines Singapore
 India South Korea
Participating Countries (Women)
Host
 Thailand
Group A Group B
 Vietnam Malaysia
 Japan Thailand
 South Korea Myanmar

Men's Results

Group A (Men)

Group A
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Thailand3306
2 Philippines3214
3 Myanmar3122
4 India3030

Group B (Men)

Group B
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Malaysia3306
2 Japan3214
3 Singapore3122
4 South Korea3030

Knock-out Rounds (Men)

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
22 Oct
 
 
  Thailand 2
 
23 Oct
 
  Japan 0
 
  Thailand 2
 
22 Oct
 
  Malaysia 0
 
  Philippines 1
 
 
  Malaysia 2
 
Third place
 
 
23 Oct
 
 
  Philippines 2
 
 
  Japan 0

Women's Results

Group A (Women)

Group A
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Vietnam2204
2 South Korea2112
3 Japan2020

Group B (Women)

Group B
Rank Country Games
played		 Win Lost Pts
1 Thailand2204
2 Myanmar2112
3 Malaysia2020

Knock-out Rounds (Women)

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
      
 
22 Oct
 
 
  Thailand 2
 
23 Oct
 
  South Korea 0
 
  Thailand 2
 
22 Oct
 
  Myanmar 0
 
  Myanmar 2
 
 
  Vietnam 0
 
Third place
 
 
23 Oct
 
 
  South Korea 2
 
 
  Vietnam 0

References

  1. ↑ ISTAF SuperSeries 2011/2012
  2. ↑ http://myanmar.mmtimes.com/index.php/national-news/mandalay-upper-myanmar/12335-2014-10-24-07-00-04.html
  3. ↑ http://globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/myanmar-to-host-super-series-myanmar-2014-2015-for-sepak-takraw-event/
  4. ↑ http://www.sportbusiness.com/sepaktakraw-istaf-superseries-returns-capital-city-malaysia-0
  5. ↑ http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/Article.aspx?aid=3003458
  6. ↑ http://www.themalaymailonline.com/sports/article/thailand-beat-malaysia-to-clinch-istaf-super-series-title
  7. ↑ http://english.astroawani.com/sports-news/takraw-telepathic-understanding-between-msian-players-key-win-coach-53579
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