The Reigning American World Champion,
Carolyn Greco, Finished 4th in
Women's Singles;
Chance for Gold Remains In Women's
Doubles With Partner Kimberly Baker
LOS
ANGELES, Dec. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teqball
USA today announces that top
United States Teqball athletes advanced to compete against the
world's best Teqers in the World Teqball Championships semi-finals
taking place this weekend in Bangkok, Thailand.
The top Teqball players from across the globe have been
competing at Bangkok's Hua Mak Stadium since November 29 to qualify to compete in the finals
and take home the top honors of World Teqball Champion and a grand
prize of $250,000. Today, last year's
reigning champion, Carolyn Greco
fought to hold onto her title but came up short, finishing fourth
as she lost in the semi-final against the home player Jutatip
Kuntatong, and also came short against the European Champion
Kinga Barabasi in two sets in the
bronze medal game. Greco has one final chance for gold as she and
her partner Kimberly Baker are set
to compete in the Women's Doubles semi-finals round tomorrow,
December 3. This marks the sixth
annual world championships and the first Teqball championships
organized outside of Europe, where
the sport was founded.
"Although I am in great form, today was a bad day for me. I was
unlucky multiple times but I still think that I am the best female
Teqball player in the world," Greco said after finishing fourth in
Women's singles. "I have shifted my focus to the women's doubles
because I would really like to return home with at least one
medal," she continued as she prepares for her final chance for
gold."
The World Teqball Championships 2023 has drawn a record number
of players, at 211, and set a record number of total matches, at
404 across Women's Singles, Men's Singles, Men's Doubles, Women's
Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. In addition, 61 nations, the most in
Teqball history, have been represented in Bangkok - showcasing the massive growth of the
sport's global popularity.
"It's amazing seeing our US athletes compete against the very
best Teqball players in the world and advance for the chance to
take home the top prize in multiple categories," said
Daniel Szabo, USA Teqball
CEO. "I'm thrilled for them and though it was a tough loss today
for Carolyn, I am excited to tune in tomorrow to see all the
players' action and how Carolyn and Kimberly do!"
Ronaldinho Gaúcho, widely regarded as one of the greatest players
of all time, and Teqball ambassador, has been in the Bangkok Arena
this weekend attending the finals and participating in a gala
match, while also doing a meet and greet with the fans
attending.
About Teqball
Teqball, the popular soccer-like sport with a presence globally in
150+ countries and with Teqball tables across all 50 states, has
found huge popularity across the United
States and among professional and celebrity fans
including Messi, Neymar, Ronaldinho, David Beckham, Mauro
Icardi, Eden Hazard,
Justin Bieber, and Adam Levine.
The soccer-based sport is played on a specially-curved table
(the Teq table), and is attracting a new generation of
athletes and amateur enthusiasts (teqers). Teqball USA is committed to building a community by
using the power of sports to build cultural relevance and create a
movement that brings joy to people's lives daily.
Media Contact: Natalie
Beitashour
(e) Natalie@element23.co (c) 415.850.2668
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