In sepak takraw, India started off their three regu-match series against Japan in Group B with a 2-0 win.
Team India started their regu Group B match with a point and eventually went down 3-6. The visitors tried clawing their way back, reducing the deficit to 5-6. Japan managed to take the lead again at the time of timeout, leading by 10-5. After the time out, India managed five quick points, making it 10-10. India managed to secure the first set 15-13, making a fine comeback from being down 5-10 to winning 15-13.
India started the second set on a tight note with a 2-2 scoreline, but eventually rattled Japan team with a stunning lead of 9-3. The Indian team continued to demoralise the local favourites with their game, taking a 14-5 lead.
India eventually prevailed, beating Japan 2-0 (15-13, 15-9) for a positive start in their three-match regu series.
-ANI
