The program for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games is expanding. The Olympic Council of Asia has informed the continent's NOCs of the addition of two sports in a circular. I am pleased to inform you that teqball and padel have been officially included as medal sports at the upcoming 20th Asian Games to be held in Aichi-Nagoya. September 19 to October 4, 2026 " writes OCA Director General Husain Al Musallam.
Teqball had already made its debut in European Games in Poland in 2023This rapidly growing sport is played on a ping-pong table, with the aim of scoring points by returning the ball with the head or foot. Padel is experiencing even stronger growth: 20% in Asia in one year according to figures relayed by the International Federation. Racket sports were also featured at the 2023 European Games.
