From September 20 to 22, 2024, the big day finally arrived: I got to travel to China with my dad and coach for the 2024 Teqball World Series Beijing! Crazy, right? It’s hard to believe that, at 16, I received a wild card from Fiteq and actually got to compete against the best Teqball players in the world. That was a real dream come true for me—and somehow totally surreal, too. And yes, I was the second-youngest participant in the entire tournament! I think that was one of those moments when I realized just how far I’ve come in Teqball, even though I’ve only been playing for two years.
Workout and my first Fiteq interview in English—a little nervous, but totally cool!
On September 19, one day before the official start of the tournament, we had one more practice session to prepare for the matches. It was a good opportunity to clear my head, get to know the venue at Olympic Forest Park, and fine-tune the last details of my game. My father and coach supported me as always and gave me valuable tips.
But the day got even more exciting because I had my very first interview for Fiteq—and it was in English! I was pretty nervous at first because it was all completely new to me, but in the end, it went much better than I would have thought. The questions were cool, and I did my best to stay relaxed. It was a very special moment for me because I felt that my journey in Teqball is now gaining even more international recognition. The interview really motivated me to keep at it and do things like this even more often.
Tournament Kicks Off with Rain and Surprises
From the very beginning, Beijing showed us that nothing here is the way it’s supposed to be. I was actually supposed to start in the group stage, but unfortunately the weather didn’t cooperate—it rained really hard on the day of the group stage, so all the group matches had to be canceled. Instead, I went straight to the Round of 32—and that’s when things really got exciting.
Of course, I was really curious to find out who my opponent would be. But then came the shock: I had to face my Hungarian training partner, Benjámin Patrik Toth, right away! We train together once a week in Győr.
“You fly halfway around the world, and then you end up playing against your training partner of all people.” That’s what my dad said with a smile when he saw the draw.
Lost by a narrow margin in the singles competition, but still gained valuable experience
Of course, I gave it my all in the match. But in the end, Benjámin was just a tad better, and I lost 12–8 and 12–7. It was close, but oh well. Defeats like that are just part of the game, and I definitely learned something from it. In the end, I finished 17th and, luckily, picked up a few World Cup points as well. And to be honest: Just the experience of being able to compete on this World Tour was worth it.
Teqball with Chinese Players – Cross-Border Exchange
A special highlight of the tournament for me was playing Teqball with the Chinese players. Between the official matches and training sessions, we had the chance to chat and train together. The sport brings together people from so many countries, and that’s exactly what makes Teqball so special to me. These moments have shown me once again just how amazing the Teqball community has become.
The Great Wall of China—an adventure with my boyfriend and a promo for my sponsor.
Luckily, the tournament wasn’t the only thing we experienced in Beijing. We had a day for sightseeing, and it was awesome! Together with my Danish Teqball teammate Noah Dahlmann, we visited the Great Wall of China. Man, I’m telling you—that thing is even bigger and cooler than I imagined! Standing up there and looking out over that vast landscape is just breathtaking.
But we wouldn’t be us if we hadn’t taken advantage of that right away: We immediately took some photos and shot a short promotional video for my sponsor, PODOBeach. It was really fun to show off a little and pose against the wall. The video turned out really cool, and I think PODOBeach is happy with the pictures from China, too. I’m sure I’ll remember the Great Wall of China for a long time—it’s just a place you don’t forget easily.
Conclusion on the 2024 Teqball World Series in Beijing: An incredible experience and a great source of motivation for the future
Beijing and the Teqball World Series were an incredible experience for me. Competing against the world’s best Teqball players was an incredible experience. It was the first time I gave an international interview. I also had the opportunity to learn about Chinese culture and see the Great Wall of China. All of this has shown me just how much I love this sport. It has motivated me even more to keep training and improving. It was great to have my dad and coach there with me—he’s always supported and motivated me.
Now I'm already looking forward to the next tournament in Budapest, and I'm excited to see where my Teqball journey will take me next.
