FITEQ has congratulated those involved in a record-setting 12 hour teqball match ©FITEQ

The International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) has congratulated the participants involved in setting a record for the world’s longest teqball match.

The 12-hour match took place at the UEFA Festival Fan Zone in Budapest, Hungary, and finished just before kickoff in the UEFA Euro 2020 final on July 11.

Hundreds of people took part in the match throughout the day, with the FITEQ sending its congratulations and thanks to those involved.

Despite adverse weather conditions at some points during the day, the match continued without interruption.

The 12-hour teqball match took place at the UEFA Festival Fan Zone in Budapest, finishing just before kickoff in the UEFA Euro 2020 final ©FITEQ
The 12-hour teqball match took place at the UEFA Festival Fan Zone in Budapest, finishing just before kickoff in the UEFA Euro 2020 final ©FITEQ

Leading Hungarian teqball players, including top 10 ranked singles player Martin Csereklye, as well as rising stars Ádám Bakó, Milán Szabó and Bence Forgács attended throughout the day.

The players coordinated the record-breaking match and helped visitors to understand and learn more about the sport of teqball.

Teqball was one of a range of activities on offer at the fan zone, located at the City Park Ice Rink and Boating.

The fan zone ran throughout Euro 2020, which was won by Italy, after they defeated England in the final on penalties.