Sport
Thailand Dominates Techball at 2026 Asian Games
Thai athletes secured a clean sweep of all three gold medals in techball at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
On September 20, 2026, Thailand achieved a historic performance at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, by winning every available gold medal in the techball competition. The final victory came at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Centre, where the Thai men’s doubles team solidified the country's dominance in the sport.
World champions Sornsak Thaosiri and Jeerati Chanliang secured the final gold by defeating Lebanon’s Ahmad Kassem Arabi and Mohammad Hafez in a decisive straight-set match, finishing 12-7 and 12-4. This victory completed a perfect run for the Thai delegation, which claimed all three gold medals offered in the techball category during the tournament.
For residents and visitors in Thailand, this achievement highlights the nation's growing prominence in emerging international sports. While the event has concluded with these results, fans of the sport may look forward to future international rankings to see how this performance impacts the global standing of the Thai athletes. As of now, no further matches are scheduled for this specific competition, and the focus shifts to the closing ceremonies of the Games. This success serves as a point of national pride and underscores the high level of athletic training currently present within the Thai sports community.
