MARSILING'S 3RD IN A ROW

Communication and basics behind C Div sepak takraw reign, says captain Nick

- Rebekah Chia

Mastering the basics and improved communication on court are the keys, as Marsiling Secondary School extended their National School Games sepak takraw domination with a third straight C Division title on Aug 12.

The defending champions put on a powerful display to defeat Northlight School 2-0 in the final, as dozens of cheering fans gave them a standing ovation at Heartbeat@Bedok.

The school, which began competing in sepak takraw only in 2021, made their C Division debut the next year and they have been superior since - beating Naval Base Secondary in 2022 and Changkat Changi Secondary in 2023.

Marsiling captain Nick Daniel Maliqi, 14, was delighted with their victory, which he credited to better communication among the players.