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Myanmar win first Asian Games teqball gold

Today 13:54Key points summarised by AI

Myanmar's Wai Khin Hnin secured the first-ever Asian Games gold medal in teqball, an acrobatic football-table tennis hybrid making its debut.
Wai Khin Hnin triumphed over Indonesia's Sumaya 2-1 in the women's singles final, overcoming an initial set loss to claim the historic title.
Teqball, invented 14 years ago in Hungary, is rapidly gaining international recognition, having also featured at the 2023 European Games.
The competition showcased a diverse range of athletes, including former sepak takraw players, young talents, and a comedian, highlighting the sport's broad appeal.

Today 14:36Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Culture Ministry protests Miss Universe Cambodia 2026 for misrepresenting a 1906 historical photograph of Thai women from Kamphaeng Phet as ancient Cambodian dress.
The ministry demands a correction and apology from the pageant organizers, threatening legal action if they fail to comply.
The disputed photograph is a documented Thai historical image, preserved in the Vajirayana Library collection and recognized by UNESCO's Memory of the World program.
Thailand seeks a diplomatic resolution to avoid escalating the issue into a bilateral dispute, while also promoting Thai dress for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status.