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  "id": 8651081,
  "title": "Thailand win first Asian Games gold through mixed techball pair",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/thailand-win-first-asian-games-gold-through-mixed-techball-pair",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-20T08:47:16.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/featured/2026/09/20/thailand-win-first-asian-games-gold-through-mixed-techball-pair/"
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  "summary": "Thailand secured their first gold medal at the 2026 Asian Games on 20 September, with the mixed techball pair defeating Japan in the final. The Thai team, comprising Suphawadi Wongkhamchan and Phakpong Dechjaroen, emerged victorious after dominating the opening set with a score of 12-4. Despite Japan's efforts to level the score in the second set, the Thai duo maintained their lead, winning 12-5 to claim the gold medal. This triumph marked Thailand's first gold medal at the Asian Games and the first medal of any color for the Thai contingent at the Games.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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