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Thai Teqball Team Receives Warm Welcome from Thai Airways Crew After Asian Games Success
The Thai national teqball team, fresh from winning three gold medals at the 2026 Asian Games, was honored by the flight crew of their return flight from Nagoya.
Following a triumphant performance at the 20th Asian Games, the Thai national teqball team returned home to Thailand on September 20, 2026. The team achieved a perfect record in Nagoya, securing gold medals in all three categories they entered: mixed doubles, women's doubles, and men's doubles.
According to the Teqball Association of Thailand, the athletes received a special gesture of appreciation while traveling on Thai Airways flight TG 645. The captain and cabin crew presented the team with a handwritten card congratulating them on their historic achievement. The association shared the heartwarming moment on social media, expressing gratitude to the flight crew for their hospitality and safe transport from Japan to Bangkok.
For residents and travelers, this event highlights the growing national pride surrounding Thailand's success in emerging sports. While the team's dominance in the Asian Games is confirmed, the long-term impact of this victory on the domestic popularity of teqball remains to be seen. The association continues to promote the sport as it gains traction within the country's athletic landscape.