IOC Honorary President Dr Thomas Bach Held Discussions with FITEQ Officials during his Visit to Budapest as a Distinguished Guest at the UEFA Champions League Final
Budapest welcomed distinguished guests from the international sporting community this weekend as IOC Honorary President Dr Thomas Bach visited the Hungarian capital ahead of the UEFA Champions League Final.
During his stay, Dr Bach met with Dr Viktor Huszar, Chairman of FITEQ (Fédération Internationale de Teqball), and Laszlo Vajda, Secretary General of FITEQ. The meeting provided an opportunity for an engaging and amiable discussion on the future of sport, innovation within the sporting landscape, and the growing global appeal of Teqball.
The conversation focused on the remarkable development of Teqball, one of the world's newest and most dynamic sports. The Honorary President acknowledged that since its creation, Teqball has rapidly expanded across continents, attracting athletes, fans, and sporting organisations through its unique combination of technical skill, athleticism, and accessibility.
Dr Huszar and Mr Vajda shared FITEQ's vision for the continued growth of the sport, highlighting its increasing popularity among young people and its strong connection to urban sporting culture. Teqball's ability to engage new generations of athletes was a key theme of the discussion, reflecting the broader movement within international sport to create innovative and inclusive opportunities for participation. Dr Bach was also briefed about FITEQ’s ambition of obtaining IOC recognition, a major and fundamental step forward for the federation and its over 150 national governing bodies globally. As this process has already started, the FITEQ executives pledged to keep the IOC Honorary President updated on the relating developments.
Dr. Thomas Bach said that “I know Teqball and I am aware of its remarkable growth and increasing strengthening popularity worldwide. Such youthful, new sports are essential to maintain the global appeal of sport, especially among the youth.“
Dr Viktor Huszar remarked following the discussion that “Dr Bach’s strong interest in the aspirations and development of our sports is not only an honour but also a most inspiring fact for which we are grateful. On behalf of the entire Teqball Family, FITEQ continues to move forward with its objective of obtaining IOC recognition for which the IOC Honorary President’s support is another key encouraging gesture.“
