Cooperation between the International Teqball Federation (FITEQ), the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the Ministry of Education, Science and Innovation, and the Capital City of Podgorica has enabled the “Teqball in Schools” programme to reach every secondary school in Montenegro. Working together with the Teqball Federation of Montenegro, these partners have created a national foundation for introducing the sport into school life.

 

FITEQ has directly supported the programme through the donation of TEQ tables, alongside its international educational and promotional support. Combined with the contributions of national and local institutions, this cooperation has resulted in 50 donated tables and coverage of secondary schools across Montenegro’s northern, central and southern regions. Students throughout the country now have the opportunity to discover and practise Teqball within their own schools.

 

Developed to modernise school sport and encourage physical activity among young people, the programme combines equipment donations, physical education teacher training, practical activities for students and school competition. This approach connects access to equipment with the knowledge and opportunities needed to keep it in regular use.

 

Teacher education is an essential part of the programme. The Teqball Federation of Montenegro has delivered practical training for physical education teachers, introducing the rules, basic techniques and guidance for organising activities safely. By giving teachers the skills to lead sessions independently, the programme supports the inclusion of Teqball in both physical education lessons and extracurricular activities.

 

School competition provides a further connection between learning and participation. Students can practise together, form teams and represent their schools, developing their skills while experiencing teamwork, fair play and a shared sense of achievement. Linking equipment, teacher education and competition gives schools a practical framework for maintaining participation throughout the school year.

 

The programme demonstrates the value of coordinated institutional cooperation. FITEQ’s table donations and international support have complemented the work of the two ministries in connecting sport and education, and the Capital City of Podgorica’s contribution to equipping its secondary schools. The national federation has coordinated the sporting and educational activities, turning this partnership into practical opportunities for teachers and students.

 

With every secondary school now equipped, the programme’s next priority is to build on that access through regular activity, continued support for teachers and opportunities for school competition. “Teqball in Schools” has established the conditions for the sport to grow within Montenegro’s education system and become part of the sporting experience of future generations.