FITEQ held courses for athletes, coaches and referees in Peru ©FITEQ

The International Federation of Teqball (FITEQ) have held education courses in Peru for athletes, referees and coaches.

Márton Keresztúry and Zoltán Gondos were the lead instructors from FITEQ who travelled to the country to continue the development of the sport in South America.

It was organised in collaboration with the Peruvian Teqball Federation (PTF), which is recognised by the Peruvian Olympic Committee (POC) and the National Paralympic Committee Peru.

POC President Renzo Manyari also leads the PTF.

FITEQ delivered training programmes for young athletes in schools and sports academies in Lima, as well as for referees and coaches separately.

Sessions for athletes focused on physical exercises as well as the overview of teqball's growth.

FITEQ also visited the city of Ayacucho during the collaboration ©FITEQ
FITEQ also visited the city of Ayacucho during the collaboration ©FITEQ

A youth competition was held later in the week, organised by the PTF and FITEQ.

Education courses looked to build on existing network of referees and coaches in Peru, with the sports instructors leading theoretical lessons and practical activities.

"FITEQ recognises the importance of ensuring the number of trained coaches and referees grows in line with increase in athlete participation," said FITEQ in a statement.

FITEQ also visited Ayacucho, the host city for the 2024 Bolivarian Games, which teqball is set to make its debut as a medal sport.