The 2026 National Teqball Championship concluded on 18 October in Jinan, China, bringing together nearly 200 athletes from across the country for three days of competition. Following the successful hosting of an international Teqball event in 2025, the city once again demonstrated its commitment to developing the sport, this time providing a national platform for both established players and emerging talents.

 

With 25 teams representing Beijing, Liaoning, Jiangxi, Guizhou, Xinjiang, Sichuan, Chongqing, Fujian, Jiangsu and several other regions, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the championship highlighted the expanding reach of Teqball throughout China.

 

The tournament featured five categories — Men's Singles, Women's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's Doubles and Mixed Doubles — across four age groups: Adult, Youth, Junior A and Junior B. Competitors ranged from just 10 years old to experienced athletes aged 53, reflecting the sport's accessibility and growing popularity across generations.

 

 

Jinan Brings National Teqball Competition Closer to the Public

The championship represented another important milestone for Jinan, widely known as China's "Spring City." Following its successful hosting of an international Teqball competition in 2025, the city welcomed the country's leading domestic players for its highest-level national Teqball event.

 

The official opening ceremony took place on 18 October at Rongchuang Mall in Licheng District, attended by representatives of national, provincial and municipal sports authorities, alongside local government officials.

 

He Yi, Director of the Second Department of the Social Sports Guidance Center of the General Administration of Sport of China, officially declared the championship open.

During the ceremony, Zhang Juzhong, Deputy Director of the Jinan Municipal Sports Bureau, highlighted the city's growing experience in organising major Teqball events and the positive international recognition received following its previous competition.

 

One of the championship's distinctive features was its location. Rather than using a traditional sports arena, the organisers staged the finals in the first-floor atrium of Rongchuang Mall, creating an opportunity for local residents and visitors to experience high-level Teqball in a busy commercial environment.

 

The initiative formed part of a broader effort to integrate sporting events into everyday public spaces, bringing together sport, commerce, culture and tourism.

 

Throughout the finals, spectators gathered around the competition area to follow the action, creating an engaging atmosphere and introducing the sport to new audiences.

 

Five Categories and Four Age Groups Produce National Champions

The championship delivered competitive encounters across all five categories, with athletes demonstrating technical ability, tactical awareness and athleticism.

 

Spectators witnessed spectacular bicycle kicks, aerial volleys and diving saves as competitors battled for national titles. The combination of experienced athletes and promising young players underlined the strength and potential of China's developing Teqball community.

 

Following three days of competition, national champions were crowned across all four age groups.

Adult Category

Men's Singles: Zhang Junming (CHN)
Women's Singles: Zhou Jiawen (CHN)
Men's Doubles: Zhang Chengming (CHN) / Yang Ning (CHN)
Women's Doubles: Cui Yonghui (CHN) / Zhou Jiawen (CHN)
Mixed Doubles: Zhang Junming (CHN) / Gong Fulei (CHN)

Youth Category

Men's Singles: Mao Zheming (CHN)
Women's Singles: Wu Chang (CHN)
Men's Doubles: Zhang Zhi'ang (CHN) / Luan Shaoxuan (CHN)
Women's Doubles: Zhao Zishuo (CHN) / Wu Chang (CHN)
Mixed Doubles: Mao Zheming (CHN) / Zhan Cuiyangyi (CHN)

Junior A Category

Men's Singles: Wang Yishan (CHN)
Women's Singles: Lu Xiaoxi (CHN)
Men's Doubles: Wang Yishan (CHN) / Wang Yichuan (CHN)
Women's Doubles: Li Zhixin (CHN) / Zeng Ziyi (CHN)
Mixed Doubles: Liu Jiahe (CHN) / Yu Xitong (CHN)

Junior B Category

Men's Singles: Hu Qiji (CHN)
Women's Singles: Baierna Elayiding (CHN)
Men's Doubles: Hu Qiji (CHN) / Mao Yunrong (CHN)
Women's Doubles: Chai Anran (CHN) / An Ruiyao (CHN)
Mixed Doubles: Aimurula Ailipati (CHN) / Baierna Elayiding (CHN)

The results highlighted the depth of talent across the different age groups, with several athletes securing titles in multiple categories. In the Adult division, Zhang Junming claimed both the Men's Singles and Mixed Doubles titles, while Zhou Jiawen celebrated victories in Women's Singles and Women's Doubles.

 

Similarly, Mao Zheming and Wu Chang achieved double success in the Youth division, demonstrating their potential as part of China's next generation of competitive Teqball players.

 

 

Building on Teqball's International Momentum

The successful organisation of the championship comes at an important time for the development of Teqball in Asia.

 

Originating in Hungary, Teqball has developed into an international sport combining football skills with a unique curved-table playing surface. Its non-contact format and accessibility across different age groups have contributed to its expansion worldwide.

 

The sport reached another historic milestone in September 2026 when it featured as a medal sport at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, further strengthening its position within the Asian sporting landscape.

 

Against this backdrop, national competitions such as the championship in Jinan play an important role in developing domestic talent, creating competitive opportunities and strengthening the foundations of the sport.

 

The participation of nearly 200 athletes, including a significant number of young competitors, demonstrated the progress being made in establishing a sustainable player development pathway in China.

 

A Strong Foundation for the Future

Beyond the sporting results, the 2026 National Teqball Championship showcased how major competitions can contribute to wider community engagement and promote emerging sports to new audiences.

 

By bringing the finals into a commercial venue, Jinan provided an accessible platform for spectators to discover Teqball while creating a connection between competitive sport and everyday city life.

 

The event also reinforced Jinan's growing reputation as a host of high-level Teqball competitions, building on the experience gained from organising international events.

 

Looking ahead, the continued development of national championships, youth competitions and international tournaments will be essential to expanding China's Teqball community and strengthening the country's presence on the global stage.

 

For FITEQ, initiatives such as the National Teqball Championship represent an important contribution to the sport's long-term growth, supporting athlete development, increasing public awareness and creating new opportunities for the next generation of Teqball players.