Mullai Teq

A three-day Teqball Training Camp organised by the TEQ Sri Lanka at Kilinochchi Indoor Stadium concluded today with great success. The training camp started the last Friday with 41 participants and today it came to the end without missing a single person until the last session. It shows their passion and enthusiasm for the new sport – Teqball in the North.

In the first session of the third day, TEQ Sri Lanka’s very first official t-shirt was unveiled by the International Teqball Coach – Milan Szabo and TEQ Sri Lanka’s Project Manager - Sivarajah Gobinath. Following this, all the participants were issued Teqlanka T-shirts. Then, teqers started the session with a warm-up led by the local coordinator L. Anurakhantan. Milan showed participants some dills to improve reflex touches and then participants also followed the same for an hour. After all practical session, an education session was set up on the “Zero-to-Hero Programme” which was undertaken by Gobinath in their local language – Tamil. And then a discussion session also was conducted to clear participants’ doubts.

Before lunch, coaches and referees registered for the examination. Altogether 30 participants showed their interest to attend coaching and/or refereeing examinations. After the lunch, more than 15 participants registered on the FITEQ and FITEQ Education platforms. Then refereeing examination and coaching examination were conducted.

Finally, the teqball training camp successfully concluded with a closing ceremony organised by the Kili Teq. On behalf of the participants, Mannar Teq Coach Jeramy delivered the vote of thanks. Milan and Gobinath were honoured for their service by the participants. Speaking to the participants, Milan said “I am really happy to represent FITEQ and train all of you here; Also, I believe that you have enjoyed a lot in the last three days and keep playing teqball and enjoy it.” “I am very happy to see your performance within this short time and I am sure you shall keep playing and teqball shall be another popular sport in North”, Gobinath said.

Since the Northern region was badly affected by the war, this programme is counted as one of the social responsibility activities by the TEQ Sri Lanka. TEQ Sri Lanka also believes that by introducing a new sport – teqball to these regional people, we can give confidence and hope for a better tomorrow.

As the next, TEQ Sri Lanka has already planned for a couple of TEQ BALL Development Programme under the slogan of “Empowering Sports Culture” shall be held in Colombo for both Colombo district and outstation teqers from April 20 until April 29, 2021. Following this, TEQ Sri Lanka plans to conduct Hon. President Challengers Trophy also in Colombo by the first week of May.

Author: Gobinath Sivarajah

The second day of the three-day training camp in Kilinochchi came to a very successful completion after a long day with multiple activities. The International Coach – Milan who is very dedicatedly working in Kilinochchi for the teqball development programme said Northern Regional teqers show their passion greatly and they have improved a lot within a short period of time. Milan added, “One more day left for them and I shall do my best to improve their skills and looking forward to seeing some qualified coaches and referees from the North soon after tomorrow’s examination”.

Today’s first session started with an education programme for the referees. They were very keen on asking many questions and cleared their doubts with Milan. Following the first session, all the participants did a proper warm-up led by Milan for a practical session. In the practical session, the players were allowed to play and referees to officiate. During the matches, whenever the referees made mistakes in rules and signals, Milan stopped the matches for a while and explained how to be effective in future games.

After the lunch break, again another educational session was organised by Milan. He did a video presentation on effective coaching methodology and it was translated by the Project Manager of TEQ Sri Lanka – Gobinath. Coaches were really into the session as it was really new to them. After that educational programme, all the coaches were asked to create their own drills and coach the teqlankans. While introducing the new drills to the players, Milan observed their creativities and advised them for the improvement in future.

Finally, day-2 ended with friendly matches among the players. The teqlankans also really enjoyed the whole day and Milan also fully satisfied with his whole day training programme. The third and the final day of the programme shall commence at 8.00 a.m. tomorrow at Kilinochchi Indoor Stadium. Milan plans for training and a brief session in the morning and after that, the participants shall be given an opportunity to sit for the Level C examination in the afternoon. Those who pass the examination shall be issued certification by the FITEQ.

Author: Gobinath Sivarajah

Tree-day training camp has started today in Kilinochchi indoor stadium. Milan - international teqball coach arrived in Kilinochchi after his 14 days quarantine from Colombo and started the training camp today.

Approximately 40 players, coaches, and referees from Jaffna Teq, Kili Teq, Mullai Teq, and Mannar Teq took part on the first day of the residential training camp. Milan started the day-1 with a warm-up and some drills without teq tables. The afternoon session went with education. Milan explained all the important teq rules and regulations in detail and the participants were given the opportunity to ask questions as well. The participants asked several questions very enthusiastically and Milan cleared their doubts in the discussion session. 

Following these two sessions, Milan played single and doubles games with the teqlankans and gave the opportunity to the referees to officiate. Whenever they make mistakes, Milan stopped the game and explained - it was such a great practice session for both players and referees as well.

Tomorrow, Milan plans to deliver detailed information regarding refereeing and coaching.

Author: Gobinath Sivarajah

TEQ Sri Lanka organises a three-day Teqball Training Camp for TeqLankans, Referees, and Coaches at Kilinochchi Indoor Stadium from April 16 to 18, 2021.

The FITEQ has already sent an International Coach - Milan Szabo from Hungary for the development of Teqball in Sri Lanka. Milan has already finished his 14 days quarantine in Sri Lanka and ready to be in action for the development. As the very first activity, a three-day Training camp is organised by the TEQ Sri Lanka for the Northern Provincial TeqLankans. Some of 40 TeqLankans from Mullai Teq, Vavuniya Teq, Jaffna Teq, Kili Teq, and Mannar Teq shall take part in this Camp. This training programme shall be a residential programme in Kilinochchi. Therefore, accommodation arrangements are already made by our Kilinochchi Coordinator Mr. Anurakanthan.

TeqLankans who have successfully completed the three-day training camp shall be issued a participation certificate. Also, Milan shall educate the rules and regulations of Teqball during the session to all. At the end of the session, coaches and referees shall be given an opportunity to attend the Level C online examination. Those who have passed the examination shall be awarded a certificate by the FITEQ.

Following this Training Camp, another ten-day residential teqball training camp shall be organised by TEQ Sri Lanka in Colombo. The detailed information about our upcoming activities shall be published on our social media soon.

Author: Gobinath Sivarajah

TEQ Sri Lanka conducts its very first official tournament in Kilinochchi on April 12, 2021. TEQ Sri Lanka has been undertaking various activities for the development of Teqball since its birth in 2020.

Despite the COVID-19, TEQ Sri Lanka has already done many activities, especially developed more than 20 clubs and produced 25 plus referees and coaches as well as conducted seminars and webinars to educate the coaches and referees. The programmes were facilitated by the President Mr. Gamini Jayasinghe and the Project Manager Mr. Gobinath Sivarajah.

TEQ Sri Lanka's one of the TEQ-hubs is Kilinochchi as it is located in the middle of all other districts of the Northern Province. Therefore, TEQ Sri Lanka has decided to conduct a Teqball Friendly Tour – Kili 2021 among the clubs in the Northern province. The tournament shall be held in the Kilinochchi Indoor Stadium on April 12, 2021, and all the clubs are expected to take part in the tournament from Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Mannar, and Vavuniya.

This tournament is fully sponsored by our strategic partner - IDM Nations Campus and its Managing Director and CEO - Dr. V. Jangan shall grace the opening and closing ceremonies as the chief guest.

Following this tournament, a three-day training camp for players, coaches, and referees also arranged at the same place. The training programme shall be conducted by Mr. Milan Szabo who is an international coach sent by FITEQ from Hungary.

Author: Gobinath Sivarajah