Teqball is set to make its debut at the Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games ©FITEQ

The International Teqball Federation (FITEQ) has announced the qualification system for teqball at the Kraków-Małopolska 2023 European Games.

Scheduled to be held from June 21 to July 2 next year, the sport is set to make its debut at the European Games.

"We’re delighted to confirm the qualification system for teqball at the European Games," FITEQ President Gábor Borsányi, chairman Viktor Huszár and vice-president György Gattyán said in a joint statement.

"We have created a process that is fair and transparent, enabling the continent’s best athletes to secure their place at Europe’s most prestigious multisport event.

"Being part of the Games will mark a major milestone in FITEQ’s journey and we are excited to showcase our dynamic and youth-focused sport on the world stage."

A total of 72 athletes - 36 women and 36 men - are set to compete in Poland with the hosts receiving four quotas for two women and two men.

Eight universality quotas will be available while the remaining 60 will have to secure their berths through FITEQ’s qualification pathway.

A total of 72 athletes - 36 women and 36 men - are set to compete in Poland with the hosts receiving four quotas ©FITEQ
A total of 72 athletes - 36 women and 36 men - are set to compete in Poland with the hosts receiving four quotas ©FITEQ

Starting from July 1, athletes can qualify until March 2023 with four European Teqball Tour events planned in this time period.

The top 15 teams based on ranking points will be allocated four quota places.

Athletes can only compete in a maximum of two categories at the European Games.

Those who take part in 50 per cent of the qualification events are eligible to compete at the European Games and participants will also have to be born on or before 31 March 2007.

FITEQ is set to announce all quota places by May 2 next year while the European Olympic Committees along with the sport’s governing body will notify teams who secured the universality quota places by April 3 2023.