Make sepak takraw an Olympic event

To:  International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Attn: IOC President, Jacques Rogge and Committee Members

Sirs,

Whereas:

Sepak takraw, commonly known as kick volleyball, is now played around the world and is rapidly growing in popularity due to its exciting action and appeal to spectators...

Sepak takraw has an existing international governing body in the International Sepak Takraw Federation (ISTAF)...

Sepak takraw has already seen several world championships played, and some major tournaments are held outside its area of origin in Southeast Asia...

Sepak takraw has been included in the World Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, South East Asian Games and other major sporting events...

Sepak takraw exemplifies the Olympic motto of "Citius, Altius, Fortius" (Swifter, Higher, Stronger)...

Sepak takraw is a sport that enhances the international appeal of global sporting events...

Sepak takraw and the Olympic Games both stand to benefit from future mutual support...

We, the undersigned, call upon the International Olympic Committee to begin a process to bring sepak takraw into the Olympic Games as a new or demonstration sport.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

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