Teqball showcases at Asian Games ahead of official opening
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 7:46 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Teqball, a new sport featured in the Asian Games, saw competition wrap up on September 20, a day before the official opening. The event, hosted in Nagoya, Japan, highlights a blend of football skills using a curved table, drawing interest from athletes and spectators alike. Created in Hungary in 2014, teqball's early showcase is part of a crowded schedule for the Asian Games, which involves more than 11,000 athletes from 45 regions. The games are set to run until October 4.
- •Competition concluded on September 20, one day before the official games start.
- •Teqball combines elements of football and table tennis.
- •More than 11,000 athletes will compete over 43 sports.
- •Asian Games take place in Nagoya, Japan, closing on October 4.
- 7:46 AMYahoo Sports — Teqball gets its kicks with a quick premier at the Asian Games.
"You had to move quickly to see teqball, one of the new sports on view at the Asian Games. Several other new sports in the Asian Games also got early start days before the games officially opened on Saturday. Teqball combines football skills with a soccer-like ball that bounces on a curved table resembling a table tennis table.
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