The Thai teqball team is fielding a full-strength squad to compete at the 20th Asian Games, led by “Nit” Supawadee Wongkamchan and “Yok” Jutatip Kanthatong, the world’s No. 1 women’s doubles pair and reigning world champions. The team also includes the men’s and mixed doubles world runners-up aiming for gold medals. The Teqball Association affirms the athletes are at peak strength, supported extensively by the Sports Authority of Thailand’s sports science programs, with an ambitious goal of securing three gold medals.
The Thai national teqball team preparing for the 20th Asian Games, scheduled from 19 Sep to 4 Oct 2026 GMT+7 in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, continues rigorous and continuous training. In April, the team won three gold medals at the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya, China, showcasing their strong form leading into the Asian Games.
Major General Priyapas Jaranpong, Secretary-General of the Thai Teqball Association, revealed the team’s readiness. Teqball is included for the first time as a medal sport at the 20th Asian Games, featuring five events: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles. Each country may enter only three events, except the host nation, which may enter all five. The Association has decided to send its best athletes to compete in women’s doubles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles, with the sole goal of winning gold medals in all three.
The roster for the Thai teqball team at the 20th Asian Games includes: women’s doubles – “Nit” Supawadee Wongkamchan and “Yok” Jutatip Kanthatong, the world’s No. 1 pair and 2025 world champions; men’s doubles – “Sor” Sorasak Thasiri and “Tum” Jeerati Janliang, 2025 world runners-up; mixed doubles – “Nit” Supawadee Wongkamchan paired with “Ton” Phakphong Decharoen, the world’s No. 2 pair and 2025 world runners-up.
“The Association will give its all and remain cautious to achieve the goal of three gold medals. Key competitors not to be overlooked are hosts Japan, Iraq, North Korea, Indonesia, and Myanmar. Regarding rule changes, these are not an issue as our athletes have been steadily adapting,” said Major General Priyapas.
The Secretary-General added that training focuses not only on skills, techniques, and tactics but also emphasizes sports science. The Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) has provided full support, helping athletes improve their fitness since the 2025 World Championship. Sports psychologist Asst. Prof. Dr. Suebsai Boonweerabut is also assisting the team, which is crucial for helping athletes manage pressure and difficult situations. The athletes have now fully completed their training program and are ready to achieve success at the Asian Games.