FITEQ has acknowledged with utmost pleasure that national projects and initiatives regularly emerge in the global Teqball ecosystem. For such initiatives, FITEQ has always been ready to assist. The latest such initiative comes from Slovakia, where the National Federation has been active pursuing such opportunities. FITEQ is glad to publicize the local news coming from Slovakia in this regard and continues to encourage all NFs for similar undertakings:

 

 

Teqball has been officially included in the Slovak national sports development programme Generácia Olymp, marking an important step in the sport’s youth and grassroots expansion in the country.

 

The Teqball Federation of Slovakia became a partner of the project at the end of last year, in cooperation with the Slovak Olympic and Sports Committee, which oversees the initiative launched by the Ministry of Tourism and Sport of Slovakia. The Generácia Olymp project aims to strengthen sports infrastructure for children and young people while supporting talent development across different regions of the country.

 

As part of the programme, eqball will be introduced into primary and secondary schools throughout Slovakia, primarily through physical education classes. The project focuses on increasing access to the sport, raising awareness, and creating structured opportunities for young athletes to discover and practise Teqball.

 

According to the Slovak federation, the project will initially involve five regions, with plans to expand participation to a total of 15 schools nationwide. Coaches and players from the federation will visit the selected schools to deliver demonstration sessions, introduce the rules of the sport, and provide methodological guidance that teachers and students can use during the school year. Participating schools will also be provided with Teqball tables, ensuring the necessary infrastructure for regular practice.

 

 

Artúr Benes, President of the Teqball Federation of Slovakia, highlighted that the project will support both infrastructure development and long-term participation:

“Through this initiative, we can support the development of Teqball infrastructure in schools, present Teqball as a potential part of physical education, and gradually involve schools in regional and national competitions.”

 

A natural continuation of the programme will be participation in the School Teqball League at various levels, allowing students to progress from introductory sessions to organised competition.

 

Preparatory work for the project began in December, when potential schools were identified and contacted. The practical implementation of activities started in January and is expected to culminate during the first quarter of the year. The Slovak federation will provide regular updates on the project through its communication channels, while schools not directly involved in Generácia Olymp are also encouraged to join the School Teqball League.

The inclusion of Teqball in the Generácia Olymp project further reflects FITEQ’s broader strategy of supporting national federations in youth development, education-based initiatives, and the sustainable growth of the sport at grassroots level.