Myanmar Teqball Team Secures 3 Medals in Asian Games Debut in Japan

What happened

The Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) reports that Myanmar’s first national Teqball team returned to Yangon International Airport after earning three medals in the sport’s debut at the 20th Asian Games held in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The contingent’s standout was gold medalist Khin Hnin Wai, known as “Arnold,” who won the women’s singles category, securing Asia’s first Asian Games gold medal in Teqball.

Khin Hnin Wai won the final against Indonesia’s Sumaya 2-1 (10-12, 12-8, 12-9) on September 20. The Myanmar team overall earned one gold, one silver, and one bronze across women’s singles, women’s doubles, and men’s singles events. The team’s swift success is attributed to the similarity between Teqball and Myanmar’s traditional sport Chinlon, which shares skills like dexterity, foot-eye coordination, and non-arm ball control.

Teqball, a sport originating from Hungary in 2014, combines elements of football, table tennis, and volleyball played on a curved table. Since its introduction, it has rapidly gained traction in Southeast Asia. Myanmar ranked 6th overall among participating nations as of September 20, competing in five sports: Sepak Takraw, women’s football, Teqball, gymnastics, and Esports.

Known from the source

• Myanmar’s national Teqball team won one gold, one silver, and one bronze medal at the 20th Asian Games.
• They competed in Teqball’s first appearance at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, September 2026.
• Khin Hnin Wai won gold in women’s singles, defeating Indonesia’s Sumaya.
• Myanmar ranked 6th overall in the Asian Games as of September 20.
• The Myanmar Teqball Federation was established in 2025 and is coached by Thai technician Anussara Supakarnkamjorn.

What remains unclear

Coached by Thai technician Anussara Supakarnkamjorn, Myanmar’s Teqball Federation was established in 2025 to develop the sport’s grassroots infrastructure with an eye on international podium finishes. Upon their return, the team and coaching staff received a 180 million MMK ($40,632 USD) performance award from sports officials and federation leaders.

What remains unclear: Confirm the exact medal types and events won by the Myanmar team as per DVB source. Verify the spelling and nicknames of athletes and coaches. Confirm the award amount and the source of the performance recognition. Check for any recent updates or disputes regarding Myanmar’s ranking or team status.

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