Thailand and Romania stood out at the World Teqball Championships 2025 in Odorheiu Secuiesc (ROM), winning four of the five categories.

The last day kicked off with the final of women’s singles. Jutatip Kuntatong THA), the reigning champion, took the first set, then Kinga Barabasi (ROM) equalised. The third set was surprisingly one-sided, and Kuntatong defended her title. The bronze medals went to Anna Izsak (HUN), Yuina Sakamoto (JPN).

Jutatip Kuntatong (THA) – Kinga Barabasi (ROU) 2:1 (8,10-,3)

“During my conversation with the coach, I was initially very nervous, but after he helped me calm down, I was able to refocus on the match, which allowed me to secure the victory. I am extremely happy to have won the women’s singles, and that we retained the title in the women’s doubles as well. Furthermore, my birthday is coming, which makes these results even more special,” said Kuntatong.

Kuntatong returned to the teqball table for her second match today as Thailand faced Hungary. Kuntatong & Suphawadi Wongkhamchan won the first set, while for the first time in the Asian’s career, they lost a set as Petra Pechy/Nora Vicsek triumphed in the second. The last set left no questions; Thailand won the category back-to-back-to-back, and Wongkhamchan became the sport’s all-time leader of world titles with five. The third places were taken by Brazil and Lebanon.

Jutatip Kuntatong/Suphawadi Wongkhamchan (THA) – Petra Pechy/Nora Vicsek (HUN) 2:1 (9-,8,6-)

“I was very eager to win, and those feelings led to a few mistakes on our part. Achieving my dream by winning this title means a great deal to me and to our fans, and I am extremely satisfied that we were able to secure this victory,” highlighted Wongkhamchan.

Apor Gyorgydeak once again showed why he is considered to be the best male player as he won his third title in men’s singles, his second in a row. Just like in 2024, he beat Nikola Mitro (SRB). Milan Csabi (HUN), Uthen Kukheaw finished third. 

Apor Gyorgydeak (ROU) – Nikola Mitro (SRB) 2:0 (3,10)

Mitro did not finish the day as he and his partner, Bogdan Marojevic, fought the next match against the title holders of men’s doubles, Sorrasak Thaosiri/Jirati Chanliang (THA). The Serbs used their fire to quickly decide the match in two sets, becoming four-time world champions. 

“I am very thankful to make this happen. Winning the world champs at home in the city where you were born and raised is different; it means everything. Once I won in men’s singles, I became stress-free, and it helped us in the mixed doubles,” summed Gyorgydeak 

Bogdan Marojevic/Nikola Mitro (SRB) - Sorrasak Thaosiri/Jirati Chanliang (THA) 2:0 (7,3)

The last matchup was between Romania and Thailand, Gyorgydeak/Barabasi against Suphawadi & Phakpong Dejaroen and the Europeans enjoyed the support of the home crowd stopped the Thai hegemony in doubles.

“We prepared a lot during the whole year, and returning to the throne means a lot to me, especially as this season had multiple bumps. The atmosphere was amazing, and it also helped me to gather two medals,” added Mitro. 

Suphawadi Wongkhamchan/Phakpong Dejaroen – Kinga Barabasi/Apor Gyorgydeak (ROU) 0:2 (2-,10-)

“A huge dream came true today, winning at home in front of our crowd. Apor and I trained and prepared a lot for the mixed doubles, and playing the final in front of our home audience meant so much to us. The crowd created an indescribable atmosphere; their support was our biggest help. We felt their desire to win as strongly as our own, and it was key to our victory,” shared Barabasi.

President of the International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ), Gabor Borsanyi, shared his thoughts after the World Teqball Championships 2025: “A new milestone has been reached for Teqball: while one of the strongest World Teqball Championships of all time was taking place with fantastic organisers in Odorheiu Secuiesc, where we witnessed wonderful matches, the Teqball family once again demonstrated its incredible strength. On top of that, from next year, the Olympic Council of Asia has officially selected our beloved sport as a medal event at the Asian Games. Odorheiu Secuiesc has already proven, beyond expectations, that it is Teqball’s second home, and I am very proud that we can continue to carry the excellent attitude, professionalism, and exceptional hospitality of the people here to the international stage.”