EMCA Connect: EU TeqGames presenting the project

During the recent EMCA Connect event, the EU TeqGames project was presented to an audience of over 30 representatives from multisport clubs across Europe. This was a valuable opportunity to share the project’s progress, highlight its achievements, and outline the next steps, with a strong focus on the EU TeqGames events themselves.

The presentation introduced the main goals of the EU TeqGames project, which include:

• Promoting healthy lifestyles and physical activity, especially in the context of post-COVID recovery.
• Fostering gender equality and inclusiveness in sports, with a focus on participation for people of all ages, genders, and abilities.
• Encouraging the use of the Teqtable, a specially designed table that enables multiple sports – Teqball, Teqvoly, Teqpong, Teqis, and Qatch – all played on one common platform.
• Increasing accessibility, as the table’s design supports athletes with physical disabilities and requires minimal space, making it suitable for a wide variety of settings.

One of the key highlights of the presentation was the first EU TeqGames event, held in October in Piraeus, Greece. The event gathered young athletes from various clubs to experience Teqsports firsthand in an engaging, inclusive, and friendly environment. Participants took part in workshops, training sessions, and competitions, promoting both physical activity and social interaction across borders. The event also served as a platform for raising awareness of the Teqsports’ versatility and value in grassroots sports.

Looking ahead, the project team announced the next EU TeqGames, scheduled to take place in early April in Rome, Italy. The upcoming event will build on the success of the first edition, with even more clubs expected to take part and contribute to the spread of Teqsports across Europe.

The EMCA Connect event served not only as a dissemination opportunity but also as a platform for collaboration and dialogue. The exchange of ideas with fellow multisport clubs was invaluable for shaping the future development of the project.

The EU TeqGames project continues to be a dynamic example of how innovation, inclusion, and international cooperation can come together to support healthier and more active communities across Europe.