Are you ready to discover the exciting world of Teqball? Join me, Alex Hamm, on an unforgettable journey through the 2023 European Teqball Tour in Madrid. From sensational victories to instructive losses—in this blog post, I’ll share my personal experiences and impressions with you. Whether you’re a passionate fan or just discovering the sport of Teqball, I invite you to experience this fascinating journey through my eyes.
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The stage and I were ready
In March 2023—more specifically, from March 16 to 19—the European Teqball Tour took place in Madrid. It was a qualifying tournament for the 2023 European Games. I was not only a spectator at this prestigious event, but also an active participant.
First Round: An Unexpected Triumph
In the first round of the men's singles knockout tournament, I faced an experienced opponent, 36-year-old Bulgarian Chavdar Slavkov, ranked No. 161 in the world. It was a very close match, but in the end I managed to prevail, 12-10, 12-10. This victory was a sensation and a huge step forward for me.
I pushed myself to the limit, but then that was it.
My winning streak came to an end in the round of 64 against Alexandru Sirghi from Moldova, ranked No. 45 in the world. Despite this loss, I finished in a respectable tie for 33rd place out of a total of 106 participants and earned an additional 268 world ranking points. Thanks to this performance, I was able to move up from No. 807 to No. 355 in the world rankings.
Stronger Together: The First Double Adventure
In addition to the singles competition, I had in Madrid—unlike in European Teqball Tour in Budapest We also had the chance to play doubles. Together with Cristian Ortiz Lolo from the Athletic Teqball Bcn Club in Barcelona, it was a great international experience for both of us.
The entire coaching staff—Silvia “Chivi” Ferrer and Toni Kiss—gave instructions in Spanish, which helped improve my Spanish skills and facilitated my integration both on and off the field.
A tough battle and fond memories
Our first group match against the duo Fadeli (France)/Uka (Kosovo) ended in an unfortunate 10–12, 7–12 loss. But the match against the Bulgarians Andonov/Tanev, which was broadcast live on TeqTV The match was a real nail-biter, and we managed to win the second set 12–9. In the third set, however, we had to admit defeat and bowed out of the tournament with our heads held high.
As a result, I was also able to earn my first World Cup points in doubles at the 2023 European Teqball Tour in Madrid and climb to No. 1,433 in the world rankings for the first time.
Conclusion: Passion, Fighting Spirit, and Progress—My Takeaways from the 2023 European Teqball Tour in Madrid
This tournament was an unforgettable part of my budding Teqball career. I’m proud to have proven myself in this international competition and gained valuable experience. These experiences will help me continue to work hard and constantly improve. Although I didn’t achieve all of my goals, I showed that I can compete with the best, and I’m looking forward to my future adventures in this exciting sport. It’s clear that my journey has only just begun.
