Day: June 12, 2023

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Tunisia takes part in ministerial meeting between Arab countries and Pacific island states in Riyadh

Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad Mounir Ben Rejiba led the Tunisian delegation to the second ministerial meeting between the Member States of the League of Arab States and the Pacific Small Island Developing States (PSIDS), held on Monday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. The Secretary of State stressed the importance of multilateral action in the context of respect for the sovereignty of countries and their development choices, based on the will and aspirations of their peoples, he was quoted in a Ministry statement. He also reiterated Tunisia's position in favour of the Palestinian cause and the aspirations of the brotherly Palestinian people to recover their legitimate rights, starting with the establishment of an independent State with Al-Quds as its capital. Ben Rejiba emphasised the importance of cooperation and exchange of experience with the countries of the Pacific, urging a programme that explores the opportunities for partnership between the two parties. «Education plays a pivotal role in building bridges with these countries,» he pointed out, affirming Tunisia's willingness to provide students from these countries with scholarships to study at Tunisian universities. On the occasion of this ministerial meeting, the Secretary of State held talks with ministers and heads of delegations present at the meeting.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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WTA Rankings: Ons Jabeur moves up to 6th

Tunisian Ons Jabeur moved up one spot to 6th in Monday's WTA Rankings after reaching - for the first time- the quarter-finals of Roland Garros last week. WTA Rankings on June 12: 1. Iga Swiatek 2. Aryna Sabalenka 3.Elena Rybakina ... 6. Ons Jabeur.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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JAP-Hammamet 2023 (Badminton): Tunisian team ready (Raouf Sioud)

President of the Tunisian Federation of Badminton Raouf Sioud said that the national team of Badminton will finish their preparation for the 2nd JAP-Hammamet 2023 African Beach Games with a final training from 15 to June 22 in Borj Cédria. Speaking to TAP, Sioud pointed out that the pace of preparation will crescendo at the rate of five weekly training sessions with the participation of 12 athletes including 7 boys and 5 girls. "The 2nd JAP of Hammamet will mark the return of the national team in the world rankings after being absent since 2019, being 550th", he said. Eight countries will take part in the badminton tournament during the African Beach Games (JAP-2023). The countries that have already confirmed their participation are Algeria, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Mauritius, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Benin and Tunisia. The badminton tournament will take place from June 27 to 30 and will qualify for the World Beach Games, scheduled for the same year.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse

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JAP-Hammamet 2023 to promote Teqball discipline

The African Beach Games «JAP-Hammamet,» to be held from June 23 to 30, will mark the starting point to promote "Teqball" a discipline, which is beginning to make inroads in Africa and just about everywhere else in the world. At the 2nd JAP, the Teqball tournament will take place from June 24 to 26, with 14 African teams taking part. Tunisia currently has just one teqball club, which represents the country at international tournaments. Teqball is derived from table tennis and is enjoying great success all over the world, particularly in Africa. It will also benefit from a boost in terms of promotion thanks to the JAP Hammamet and the forthcoming African Games, particularly as it was included for the first time in the calendar of the Algiers Mediterranean Games. Teqball, a discipline that combines tennis and football, first appeared in 2014. It is growing rapidly in Europe, Asia and the United States. In Africa, it is being introduced through official tournaments. In practice, teqball is a ball sport played on a kind of arched tennis table, combining football and table tennis. The game is similar to tennis ball, which borrows its codes from tennis. It can be played by two players in singles, four players in doubles or several players in a round. The ball can be touched three times before being sent back over the top of the opponent's half of the table. Any part of the body may be used to play the ball, with the exception of the arm and hand. The feet, knees, head and chest are mainly used. A point is scored if the opponent drops the ball, cannot return it or breaks other rules. Teqball is organised at the international level by the International Teqball Federation (FITEQ). Efforts are being made to introduce the sport at the Olympic Games.

Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse