The Teqball World Series – Ayutthaya brought together a strong international field from October 30 to November 1, 2026, featuring three days of high-level competition across Men's Doubles, Mixed Doubles and Women's Doubles. The tournament delivered exciting encounters, memorable finals and a spectacular closing ceremony at one of Thailand's most iconic historical landmarks.

 

Held immediately after the Teqball Tour – Si Racha, the event continued an action-packed period for international Teqball in Thailand. With eight groups in each category, established international stars and promising young talents from Asia and Europe competed for prestigious titles.

 

Day 1: European Dominance and Thai Breakthrough in Men's Doubles

The competition opened with Men's Doubles, featuring eight Thai pairs among a strong international field. The group stage unfolded largely as expected, with all the highest-ranked teams progressing to the knockout rounds.

 

The Round of 16 featured an equal split between eight Asian and eight European pairs. However, European teams gained the upper hand as the competition progressed, with six European and two Thai pairs reaching the quarterfinals.

 

Both semifinals produced thrilling three-set encounters. The Romanian-Polish combination of Apor Gyorgydeak (ROU) and Marek Pokwap (POL), representing Gobek Teqball Team, faced Hungary's Benjamin Patrik Toth (HUN) and Boldizsar Levik (HUN). After a closely contested battle, Gyorgydeak and Pokwap secured their place in the final.

 

In the other semifinal, the young Thai duo of Katunyu Phothong (THA) and Ketsada Mahasaksit (THA) faced Soma Cseri (HUN) and Gergo Dombai (HUN), representing MTK. The home favourites delivered an impressive performance, winning in three sets to reach the final.

 

Day 2: Mixed Doubles Delivers Drama

Mixed Doubles took centre stage on the second day, with another eight groups producing entertaining matches and unexpected results.

 

One of the biggest surprises was the elimination of Areeya Homdee (THA) and Chayawut Dosa (THA), who had claimed bronze medals at the Teqball Tour – Si Racha just days earlier. Group H also provided plenty of drama, with three teams finishing on five points and the set ratio determining qualification.

 

The knockout rounds progressed largely without major upsets, setting up two exciting semifinals.

 

Gyorgydeak joined forces with Kinga Barabasi (ROU) to face Krisztina Acs (HUN) and Cseri. The Romanian combination delivered a commanding performance to secure their place in the final.

 

Meanwhile, Thailand's Phakpong Dejaroen (THA) and Suphawadi Wongkhamchan (THA) faced Gabriella Kota (HUN) and Balazs Katz (HUN). Backed by the home crowd, the Thai pair secured a straight-set victory, setting up a highly anticipated rematch against the Romanian duo.

 

Day 3: Thai Women Shine in Women's Doubles

The third day featured Women's Doubles, with 24 teams divided into eight groups. Thailand once again demonstrated its strength in women's Teqball, with 19 Thai female athletes competing.

 

Group E saw an unusual situation, as two teams withdrew due to injuries, allowing Kota and Acs to advance without playing a group-stage match.

 

One of the most exciting Round of 16 encounters saw Myanmar's Naing Naing Win (MYA) and Hsu Mon Aung (MYA) defeat Elena Kapustyanova (RTA) and Viorica Tonu (MDA) in three sets, with two sets finishing 12–11.

 

The quarterfinals also delivered an all-Thai thriller, as Homdee and Wantika Innu (THA) defeated Panida Yuencheewit (THA) and Chiratchyaphon Kenkhunthod (THA) in three sets, winning the decider 15–13.

 

Thailand's dominance continued into the final, where Homdee and Innu faced the unbeaten combination of Jutatip Kuntatong (THA) and Wongkhamchan.

 

Three Champions Crowned in Ayutthaya

Women's Doubles: Kuntatong and Wongkhamchan Remain Unbeaten - Kuntatong / Wongkhamchan (THA) def. Homdee / Innu (THA) 2–0

 

Entering the final as favourites, Kuntatong and Wongkhamchan continued their outstanding form, controlling the match with their exceptional coordination and consistency.

 

Despite their opponents' efforts, the experienced Thai combination maintained the upper hand throughout, securing a convincing straight-set victory and completing an unbeaten campaign.

 

Mixed Doubles: Thailand Takes Revenge in a Spectacular Final - Wongkhamchan / Dejaroen (THA) def. Barabasi / Gyorgydeak (ROU) 2–1

 

The Mixed Doubles final was one of the tournament's most anticipated encounters, featuring a rematch of the Teqball Tour – Si Racha final, where Barabasi and Gyorgydeak had emerged victorious.

 

This time, the Thai duo was determined to reverse the result in front of their home supporters.

 

The match delivered world-class rallies, outstanding defensive plays and spectacular attacking combinations. Wongkhamchan and Dejaroen claimed the opening set, but the Romanian pair responded strongly to force a decider.

 

With the home crowd creating an electric atmosphere, both teams maintained an exceptional level of play in the final set. In the decisive moments, the Thai combination proved sharper, claiming a dramatic 15–13 victory to secure the title and celebrate a memorable triumph on home soil.

 

Men's Doubles: Gyorgydeak and Pokwap Complete a Dominant Campaign - Gyorgydeak (ROU) / Pokwap (POL) def. Phothong / Mahasaksit (THA) 2–0

 

The Men's Doubles final was a rematch of the tournament's opening encounter, which Gyorgydeak and Pokwap had also won in straight sets.

 

The experienced Romanian-Polish combination once again demonstrated excellent coordination and tactical discipline, controlling the match against their young Thai opponents.

 

Although Phothong and Mahasaksit showed impressive potential with several outstanding rallies, Gyorgydeak and Pokwap maintained their consistency to secure a 2–0 victory.

 

The Gobek Teqball Team duo completed the tournament without dropping a set, while the young Thai finalists provided an encouraging glimpse into the country's next generation of talent.

 

A Spectacular Closing Ceremony at Ayutthaya Historical Park

The tournament concluded with a memorable celebration at Ayutthaya Historical Park, part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic City of Ayutthaya.

 

Against the breathtaking backdrop of the ancient ruins, spectators enjoyed a special one-set exhibition match featuring four of the sport's leading athletes.

 

Kuntatong teamed up with Gyorgydeak to face Wongkhamchan and Pokwap, bringing together leading players from the men's and women's world rankings for an entertaining showcase of world-class Teqball.

 

The exhibition was followed by the official medal ceremony, providing a spectacular conclusion to three days of international competition.

 

Thailand Continues to Strengthen Its Position in International Teqball

The Teqball World Series – Ayutthaya highlighted Thailand's growing importance on the international Teqball stage, both as a host of major events and as one of the sport's leading competitive nations.

 

The host country's victories in Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles, alongside the impressive performances of emerging talents, demonstrated the depth and quality of Thai Teqball. Meanwhile, the success of established international stars underlined the high competitive standards of the World Series.

 

Following two consecutive international tournaments in Thailand, attention now turns to the Teqball World Championships, scheduled for December 1–6 in Budapest, Hungary, where the world's best athletes will compete for the sport's most prestigious titles.