Asian Games debut teqball sees Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin crowned inaugural women’s singles champion
NAGOYA, Sept 20 — Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin on Sunday became the first Asian Games gold medallist in teqball,...
NAGOYA, September 20 — Myanmar's Wai Khin Hnin claimed the inaugural women's singles title in teqball, an acrobatic hybrid of football and table tennis, at the Asian Games in Japan. Watched by football legends Carles Puyol and Prince Agustin, Wai Khin Hnin defeated Indonesia's Sumaya 2-1 in the final. Teqball, invented 14 years ago in Hungary, involves players kicking a ball over a curved table, drawing inspiration from the Southeast Asian sport sepak takraw.
The sport gained rapid popularity and made its debut at the 2023 European Games. Despite losing the first set, Wai Khin Hnin staged a remarkable comeback, winning 10-12, 12-8, 12-9 to secure the gold medal. Reflecting on her achievement, she expressed gratitude to her head coach for believing in her and achieving her goal. Wai Khin Hnin aims to bring gold to Myanmar at the 2027 SEA Games.
The competition showcased a mix of young talent, with the Philippines men's team featuring three 14-year-olds, and seasoned players like Japan's Takahiro Nodomi, who began playing teqball in his late 30s. Kuwait's Basel Ahmad and Abdulwahab Alqattan won the bronze medal in the men's doubles event.
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