Secretary General of the Federation International of Teqball Marius Vizer on Friday paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) .

The Secretary General and his charges were on an official visit to the country and to formally inform the GOC about the existence of teqball in Ghana and also to request for a formal affiliation with the GOC.

The entourage were received warmly by the Committee chairman for International relations- Mohammed Mahadi and the Secretary General Mohammed-Sahnoon Esq.

Mr. Vizer took the opportunity to throw more light on the budding sport in the world and hence its acceptance would foster a great future for the youth.

The affable General Secretary mentioned that the likes of Ronaldo, Messi, and Ronaldinho were all great products of the sport.

Mr. Vizer mentioned that teqball has been approved by ANOCA and is requesting the GOC to support its bid to be a part of the upcoming African Games to be hosted in Ghana in two years time.

International Relations Committee chairman- Mohammed Mahadi extended his receptive response and assured the team of thier support and that their official written request to that effect be submitted for onward deliberations at congress.

President of teqball in Ghana Mr. Kofi Poku was delighted at the visit and the reception given them. He took turns to introduce his members and briefed the house on the progress of teqball in Ghana.

" Now we are waiting to be duly recognized by the National Sports Authority. We are on course. We have done whatever we have to. We have eight regions and still counting"- he said.

Mr. Vizer, mentioned that its outfit has donated 56 tables to the local Federation to help on its development stage .

" We also had an educational and Technical course today"- he added.

Secretary General of the GOC Mohammed-Sahnoon Esq in his remarks assured the team that the GOC was willingly to embrace teqball if they submit all their legal documentations and constitution.

The Ambassador of Hungary Andras SZABO who joined at the latter stages of the meeting, was highly elated and mentioned he was willingly to be an Ambassador of teqball.

Teqball is a ball sport that is played on a curved table, combining elements of football and table tennis.

It can be played between two players as a singles game, or between four players as a doubles game.

Present at the meeting were the secretary General of the GOC Mohammed-Sahnoon Esq, Albert Frimpong, Mr. Agyemang Duah,Delphina Quaye,all Board members and Shaaban Mohammed, Director of operations.

Source GOC Communications