# Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin Wins Asian Games Teqball Gold

> Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin claims first Asian Games teqball women’s singles gold in historic debut.
- Title: Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin Wins Asian Games Teqball Gold
- Summary: Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin claims first Asian Games teqball women’s singles gold in historic debut. Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin won the inaugural Asian Games…
- Keywords: wai khin hnin, myanmar, teqball, asian games, indonesia, sepak takraw, nagoya, 2026 asian games, 2027 sea games, sumaya, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/20/asian-games-debut-teqball-sees-myanmars-wai-khin-hnin-crowned-inaugural-womens-singles-champion/235897
- Published: 2026-09-20T18:18:09+00:00
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- Topics: wai khin hnin, myanmar, teqball, asian games, indonesia, sepak takraw, nagoya, 2026 asian games, 2027 sea games, sumaya, news, world
## Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin
Wai Khin Hnin of Myanmar won the first-ever gold medal in teqball at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya.
## Defeated Indonesia’s Sumaya
Wai Khin Hnin beat Indonesia’s Sumaya 2-1 in the women’s singles final to claim the inaugural women’s singles title.
## Teqball Debut at Asian Games
Teqball, invented 14 years ago in Hungary, made its Asian Games debut at the 2026 event in Nagoya.
## Wai Khin Hnin’s Next Goal
Wai Khin Hnin aims to win gold at the 2027 SEA Games for Myanmar after this victory.
## Diverse Players Compete
The competition featured players of diverse backgrounds and ages, including 14-year-olds and a 44-year-old from Indonesia.
## Indonesia’s Husni Uba
Indonesia’s Husni Uba, who played sepak takraw at four previous Asian Games, returned to teqball after a break.
## Key takeaway

Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin won the inaugural Asian Games teqball women’s singles title by defeating Indonesia’s Sumaya 2-1.