Mongolia’s Lagnaidorj Delgerdalai produced a career defining performance to win the 2026 Asian Heyball Open Men’s Division title, defeating England’s Jack Whelan in a thrilling final that went to a deciding frame.

The match was a high quality contest throughout, with both players trading frames and neither able to take full control. Whelan, the defending champion, showed his usual composure and clinical finishing to put himself in a strong position, but Delgerdalai matched him with resilience and precision.

With the final going down to the decider, the pressure was at its peak. Delgerdalai held his nerve at the crucial moment, producing a composed clearance to secure victory and claim the title.

The result marks a significant milestone in his career, defeating the defending champion in such a tightly contested final and confirming his emergence as a major force in Heyball.

Alongside the men’s event, the women’s division also delivered a dramatic finish. Marion Jude was crowned champion after edging Thailand’s Waratthanun Sukritthanes 4 to 3 in another deciding frame final.

Both finals showcased the growing quality and global reach of Heyball, with two champions stepping up under pressure to deliver when it mattered most.