Sipa
Philippine national game — kick a woven rattan ball or lead-and-feathers shuttle repeatedly in the air with the feet.
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What is Sipa?
Sipa is a Philippine traditional sport (its national game from 1961 until sepak takraw replaced it in 2009). The player kicks a small woven rattan ball or a lead washer wrapped with feathers, keeping it in the air with the feet and legs. Modern competitive sipa is played on a court split by a net, three-a-side, in the sepak takraw style.
Quick facts
Category
Traditional & Cultural Sports
Type
Individual
Players
1–4
Where played
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Country of origin
🇵🇭 Philippines
Estimated origin
Pre-Hispanic Philippines (>500 years); the national sport 1961–2009
Olympic
No
Popularity
regional
Sources & provenance
Last verified 2026-08-24.verified