Chairman of the Delta State Teqball Association, DSTA, Mr. Dick Marvel has called on Nigerians to embrace the world fast growing sport, known as Teqball.
In an exclusive interview with www dailywatchng.org Marvel said Teqball is a new sport that combine the techniques of soccer, and table tennis.. And also added that teqball as a sport has been embraced by several countries and several states in Nigeria..
“Teqball is presently the fastest growing sport around the world and it’s most likely to feature in the next Olympic Games”.
Marvel emphasized the need why Nigeria football administrators and players should follow the current trend closely.
“We are priviledged to be pioneers of this new sport which was introduced in our time few years back. If we follow up like other countries, Nigeria will compete favourable for the world champions position”.
Teqball, which has been called a quicky offshoot of soccer involves passing a size 4 ball on a curved surface board, using any part of the body except your hands. The sport can be played between two players—or Teqers—as a singles game, or between four players as a doubles game.
Teqball was started in Hungary in 2012 by former professional player Gábor Borsányi, businessman György Gattyán, and computer scientist Viktor Huszár. The company calls the curved-table sport experience unique, with elements of soccer, tennis, and table tennis.
It’s a “truly gender-equitable” game that has no age limits, and can be played indoors or out, and it’s a training favorite for the likes of Lionel Messi
The National President of Teqball NIGTEQ, Engr Habu Ahmed Gumel has expressed satisfaction with Teqball activities in Nigeria, and urges all state associations to keep up with the good works. In his statement, Gumel disclosed that the activities of Teqball across the country, was the reason Teqball was accepted as a demonstration sport in the National sport festival, holding in Delta state.
There is no doubt, with the activities of the game across the globe, Teqball is most likely to feature in the 2028 Olympics.
