teqball

Teqball is a sport that combines elements of football (soccer) and table tennis. It is played on a curved table, similar to a giant ping pong table, with a football. Two players (singles) or four players (doubles) compete to score points by kicking or heading a football over the net and onto the opponent's side of the table. The ball must bounce a maximum of three times between touches by the same player or team. Players are not allowed to touch the ball with their hands or arms, and they cannot touch the table during play. The objective is to make the ball land on the opponent's side of the table in a way that they cannot return it legally.

The sport was invented in Hungary in 2012 by brothers Gábor Borsányi and György Borsányi, along with Hungarian businessman Viktor Huszár. Teqball gained official recognition from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2021, marking a significant milestone in its development. The International Teqball Federation (FITEQ) is the governing body for the sport, organizing international competitions such as the Teqball World Championships. Teqball is played worldwide, with growing popularity in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Its unique blend of athletic skill and tactical play appeals to both professional athletes and recreational players.