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Thailand Secures First Gold Medal at 20th Asian Games in Teqball
Thai teqball athletes Supawadee Wongkhamchan and Phakpong Dejcharoen claimed the gold medal in the mixed doubles event at the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya.
On September 20, 2026, at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center, Thai teqball stars Supawadee Wongkhamchan and Phakpong Dejcharoen delivered a dominant performance to win the mixed doubles final. According to Khaosod Online, the reigning world champions faced Japanese opponents Yuina Sakamoto and Akinori Wase in the gold medal match. The Thai duo secured a decisive victory, winning the first set 12-4 and the second set 12-5.
This victory marks the first gold medal for the Thai national team at the 20th Asian Games. For residents and visitors in Japan, this event highlights the growing prominence of teqball in the regional sporting landscape. The atmosphere at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center remains high as the tournament continues.
While this win is a significant milestone for the Thai delegation, fans are still awaiting the results of the remaining categories. The Thai team successfully qualified for the finals in all three teqball disciplines—mixed doubles, women’s doubles, and men’s doubles—meaning further medal opportunities are expected to be confirmed as the competition progresses. This achievement underscores Thailand's competitive standing in international teqball, providing a boost to the national team's morale early in the games.
