Get to know Teqball, a sport in which Thailand may have a chance to win the world championship.

Ping pong mixed with takraw Send Thai athletes to the forefront of the world
For a competition table or “ball court” it must be at least 12 meters (39 feet) wide, at least 16 meters (52 feet) long and at least 7 meters (23 feet) high. The court must be rectangular. It is surrounded by a minimum height of 500 mm (20 inches) and a maximum height of 1,500 mm (59 inches). The Teq table is centered on the court. where the mesh is parallel to the circumference of the shorter side.

With the playing skills of Techball that is similar to Takraw But the rules are like ping pong. This makes Thai athletes gradually climb up the ranks. Even though there aren’t many tournaments to play. And we have just established the association for 3 years, but our athletes have been invited from Brazil to help spread knowledge about takraw skills. To continue to compete in football technology.

As for the reason why Brazil invited our athletes there? Due to the 2022 World Championships in a special match, the men’s doubles team’s Techball players Showed outstanding form, especially his jump and hit the ball against the Brazilian team. until the Samba players were stunned In the end, that match Thailand won 12-6. That match was a showcase of Thai style striking to the world.

Techball is popular all over the world.
Training of world-class footballers and famous teams becoming more popular Many footballers use Techball to practice. And big clubs like Barcelona, ​​Real Madrid, Arsenal or Chelsea all use football technology in training. As a result, more people get to know the sport of football.

While the legendary football player of the Brazilian team “Ronaldinho” is also involved in helping promote the sport. He said that playing Techball helped him develop his football skills very well. And in the World Championships in Thailand, Ronaldinho will come to show off at the Bangkok Arena on December 2 and 3, 2023.

The first world championship to be held outside of Europe.

Techball originated in Hungary. And the past 5 World Championships since 2017 have all been held in Europe, including Hungary (2 times), France, Poland and Germany.

Starting from Europe Organized on the continent before the World Championships. that European nations pass on football tech knowledge to other continents There are now 130 member nations accredited by the International Football Association of Technology (FITEQ).

As for Thailand, there is a Football Tech Association in 2020, but they are creating serious, specialized football Tech athletes in 2022, but with fun and exciting play. Jump and strike without stopping. Makes the popularity of this sport more and more.

Finally, FITEQ Thailand has been chosen to host the 2023 World Championships, the first time a major tournament has been chosen to take place outside of Europe.

The Thai football team is participating in the World Championships for the second time. The first time they were invited to Germany before the competition and had less than 2 weeks to prepare the team.

While this year we are hosting Therefore, it is not surprising that we must hope for a championship of one kind or another. Because Thailand sends all 5 categories to compete, whether it be

Single men’s category

Single women’s category

Men’s doubles category

Female double category

Mixed doubles category

Performances of Thai football athletes in 2023

Thai Tech Football Association Seriously build athletes in 2022, but the results from the beginning of 2023 we have done well and have continued success.

March 2023

Thailand won 2 gold medals and 2 silver medals at the Dubai Asian Techball Tour 2023 in the United Arab Emirates.

May 2023

Thailand wins 3 gold medals at the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia (Demonstration Sports)

August 2023

Thailand won 2 gold medals and 2 silver medals in Qingdao Techball Tour in China.

August 2023

Thailand won 1 gold medal and 1 silver medal at Samui Techball Tour, Thailand.

Another interesting thing is that throughout the past 5 World Championships in Europe. No world champion has ever come from Asia. There were 17 events in total, with European teams taking 14 and the remaining 14 being South America. while hungary The most championships won were 8 events.

As for member nations from Asia, there are a total of 31 countries. The best they can do is advance to the final 8 teams. This year, we secretly hope to reach the championship of one kind or another.