Indonesian women’s singles teqball athlete Sumaya secured the silver medal at the Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026 after a hard-fought three-set loss to Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin, according to official tournament records. Competing at the Nagoya City Higashi Sports Center in Japan on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026, Sumaya claimed the historic milestone as Indonesia’s first-ever silver medal in the sport, which makes its debut at this edition of the Games.
How Sumaya Reached the Teqball Final in Nagoya
Sumaya’s path to the podium required navigating a demanding group stage and knockout rounds. According to Kompas.tv, the 21-year-old athlete opened Group B by defeating Lebanon’s Kamar Dandal in straight sets, 12-9, 12-11. She then suffered her first meeting against eventual gold medalist Wai Khin Hnin of Myanmar, dropping the match 10-12, 8-12. Sumaya rebounded against Kirgizstan’s Aidana Otorbaeva, winning 6-12, 12-6, 12-6 to finish as the group runner-up.
Did you know? Teqball made its official debut as a medal event at the Asian Games 2026. Sumaya transitioned to teqball just two years prior, having previously competed in sepak takraw.
To keep her medal hopes alive, Sumaya advanced through the repechage round. She eliminated Cambodia’s Koemyean Dy 12-8, 12-7, booking a spot in the semifinals against India’s Quimcy Joaquim Dsouza. After dropping the opening set 7-12, Sumaya rallied to take the next two sets 12-9, 12-7, securing a 2-1 comeback victory and guaranteeing at least a silver medal.
The Gold Medal Match Breakdown Against Wai Khin Hnin
The championship match on Sunday afternoon proved a tense affair. Sumaya started strong by capturing the first set 12-10 to grab an early 1-0 lead, as reported by tournament summaries. Wai Khin Hnin responded in the second set, pulling ahead 10-7 before closing it out 12-8 to level the match.
The decisive third set featured multiple lead changes. Sumaya erased deficits and tied the score at 6-6 following an extended rally, briefly taking a 7-6 advantage.
Medal Standings and Teqball’s Impact for Indonesia
With Sumaya’s runner-up finish, Indonesia’s overall medal count at the Asian Games 2026 reached four, consisting of one silver and three bronze medals. The teqball squad accounts for two of those podium finishes, having secured one silver and one bronze so far in the multi-sport event.
Frequently Asked Questions
What medal did Sumaya win at the Asian Games 2026?
Sumaya won the silver medal in the women’s singles teqball event.
Who defeated Sumaya in the teqball final?
Myanmar’s Wai Khin Hnin defeated Sumaya in a three-set final.
Why is this medal historic for Indonesia?
Teqball is contested for the first time at the Asian Games 2026, making Sumaya’s performance the country’s first-ever medal in the discipline.
What was Sumaya’s background before teqball?
Sumaya competed in sepak takraw for several years before switching to teqball roughly two years prior to the Nagoya Games.
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