Teqball, a sport that combines football skills with a ball that rebounds on a curved, table-like surface, is introduced at the Asian Games and draws early attention. According to reports, the sport is available for viewing ahead of and around the Games’ formal start, with officials scheduling it for a fast opening window.
The sport is described in coverage as using a soccer-like ball and a curved table similar in concept to table tennis, requiring players to execute ball-control and scoring actions. One outlet notes that several other new events in the Games also have earlier start days before the official opening, placing teqball among the competitions that begin quickly.
While both sources describe teqball’s debut and basic format, one emphasizes that competition ends on Sunday, indicating the event runs over a short period relative to other disciplines. Another focuses more on the need to “move quickly” to catch the sport during its early window and around the Games’ start.