The International Korfball Federation (IKF) has strengthened its presence in Europe with a new partnership, opening an office in the historic Palácio Baldaya in Lisbon’s Benfica district.
Last week an agreement was signed with the Junta de Freguesia de Benfica (Lisbon, Portugal), while building upon our existing presence in the country, is a landmark partnership that underscores our commitment to collaboration and opens doors to future joint initiatives, demonstrating our ‘Better Together’ vision.
“We are delighted to partner with the Junta de Freguesia de Benfica” said Joana Faria, IKF CEO and Secretary General. “This agreement provides us with a valuable base to further develop korfball and engage with our members and partners. We are grateful for the warm welcome and support from President Ricardo Marques and the entire Benfica municipality.”
The new IKF office, located within Palácio Baldaya, will serve as a hub for various IKF activities, including administrative operations, development initiatives, and international relations. The office will be housed alongside other organisations, creating a diverse environment for networking, collaboration, and the exchange of expertise.
With the IKF team already working from Palácio Baldaya, this new partnership with the Benfica municipality marks an important step in strengthening our ties and collaboration in Portugal.
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It is with profound sadness that the International Korfball Federation (IKF) announces the passing of Jean Frederickx, recipient of the IKF Badge of Honour, at the age of 88. He passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Mr. Frederickx was a true visionary in the world of korfball, dedicating many years of his life to its growth and refinement. He served as a respected Vice President of the IKF, where his leadership played a pivotal role in shaping the federation’s direction.
His influence extended far beyond administrative duties. As a long-standing member of the IKF Playing Rules Committee, Mr. Frederickx contributed significantly to the evolution of the sport’s regulations, enhancing the game for generations of players.
Notably, Mr. Frederickx was instrumental in the development of korfball in Western Europe. His dedicated efforts were a catalyst for the sport’s expansion into France, Spain, and Portugal, laying the foundation for the sport’s presence in those nations today.
Beyond his official roles, Mr. Frederickx was a highly respected korfball referee, officiating at numerous events over many years.
In recognition of his exceptional service and dedication, Jean Frederickx was awarded the IKF Badge of Honour on July 24, 1993. This prestigious award stands as a testament to his legacy within the korfball community.
The IKF extends its deepest condolences to Mr. Frederickx’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him. His passion for korfball and unwavering commitment to the sport’s development will be greatly missed.
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All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow some of these tournaments live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play, …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball profiles (see below) and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
Alfons Janssens Cup returns with PKC/Vertom to the Netherlands
PKC/Vertom have clinched their 15th European Championship title, also known as the Alfons Janssens Cup, defeating Belgian champions Borgerhout/Groen-Wit 15-28 in the final held at the Casal Vistoso Sports Complex in Lisbon, Portugal. This victory marks their third consecutive Champions League title.
The club from Papendrecht, Netherlands, has now won the last three editions of the Champions League (successor to the European Cup). This victory continues a fantastic start to February for the reigning Dutch champions. They recently secured a narrow 18-17 victory against HKC/Creon Kozijnen in the Kenonz Korfball League, a win that coincided with the club’s 90th anniversary celebrations and their current 5th place ranking.
Bronze medal match
In a thrilling encounter, Bec Korfball Club from England secured the bronze medal with a hard-fought 20-19 victory over Nucleo Corfebol Benfica from Portugal. Bec held the lead throughout much of the match, taking a narrow 7-6 advantage at the end of the first period, and extending it to 12-6 by halftime. They maintained their edge into the third period, leading 15-11. However, Benfica mounted a stunning comeback between the 31st and 37th minutes, scoring five unanswered goals to close the gap to just one point (18-17). This set up a pulsating finale with only three minutes remaining.
The closing moments of the game saw both teams trading goals, keeping the tension high. Ultimately, it was Bec who held their nerve and emerged victorious, securing their first European medal in modern times. For Bec, Rachel Turner and Joe Bedford shone brightly, sharing the top goal-scoring accolade with five goals apiece.
5th/6th match
The battle for 5th place in the IKF Korfball Champions League featured two German clubs, SG Pegasus and TuS Schildgen, competing in a two-legged playoff. The first match, played on Friday night, saw TuS Schildgen take a commanding lead with a 21-14 victory over SG Pegasus. In the second leg on Saturday, TuS Schildgen further solidified their position with an 18-11 win.
Over the two matches, TuS Schildgen demonstrated a strong and consistent performance, ultimately securing 5th place in the tournament. TuS Schildgen’s players, including standout performances from Thomas Freund (7 goals), Simon Wolters (6 goals), and Jan Robert Heming (6 goals), dominated the goal-scoring charts.
Our thanks…
The IKF Korfball Champions League Final was a success thanks to the hard work and dedication of the organisers, volunteers, the Portuguese Korfball Federation, and IKF officials. Without their contributions this event would not have been possible.
Final ranking
The Podium
Full results
Top Scorer
Live streams
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Where to follow
All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and live streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on the hashtags #kcl and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
You can find all this content and much more visiting the following official IKF profiles (see below):
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Six qualified teams will play in 2 groups in round robin, with cross finals and finals, to decide on the final ranking of all teams.
Four teams were automatically qualified for this event, following their performance in the previous edition based on the IKF KCL ranking. The other two spots were filled by the winners of the IKF Korfball Champions League Round 2 played in December.
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Daily Results & Ranking
Image Gallery (Photos by Marco Spelten | Actiefotografie.nl)
Live streams, results, images and social media
All fans around the world can follow this tournaments live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on the hashtags #KCL and #korfball, to find the best images, clips and highlights.
You can find all this content and much more visiting the official IKF profiles (see below):
The OIC’s Olympic Channel broadcasted live several games of this final event in 2023 and 2024, and we are confident that this year’s KCL Finals will also be available on the prestigious portal.
📄 All updates, quick links to live streams, pictures and much more will be available on: korfball.sport/KCL
Stay safe online!
Beware of fake profiles, pages, events, and live stream links impersonating the International Korfball Federation (IKF), the @IKFKCL official profiles or the local organisers on social media!
Scammers are actively using these fake accounts to trick people into clicking on malicious links, for example, encouraging you to watch a live stream, or join a Facebook group or profile, that can lead to identity theft, malware infections, and other cybercrimes.
Remember: All games will be live streamed and free to watch ONLY on IKF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ikfchannel or on the Olympic Channel. These same live streams will be available inside IKF’s data website www.worldkorfball.sport, allowing fans to follow each match next to all its statistics, scorers and results.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/header_web_KCL_Final_2024_2025.jpg5701500Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2025-02-03 11:30:242025-02-12 13:55:15Daily coverage of the IKF Korfball Champions League Final 2024-25
The International Korfball Federation (IKF) is delighted to announce the continuation of its partnership with Axitour, the provider of Axiwi communication systems. This collaboration underlines our shared commitment to equipping referees with high-quality communication tools, further enhancing officiating standards across the global korfball community.
On December 28, during the Korfball Challenge, we proudly received the material provided as part of this partnership and the established agreement. These tools will play a crucial role in supporting referees, ensuring smooth and efficient communication during matches.
Exclusive Offer for the Korfball Community
As part of this collaboration, Axitour is extending a special discount on Axiwi products to National Organisations and korfball referees. This exclusive opportunity aims to make professional-grade communication tools more accessible, contributing to the ongoing development and professionalisation of korfball refereeing.
For more details about this offer and how to access the discount, please contact us directly at office@ikf.org.
We are excited about the possibilities this partnership brings and remain committed to working with Axitour to deliver innovative solutions for korfball. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to elevate the sport together!
The champions of the IKF Korfball Champions League Challenger & Satellite Finals are known after an exciting 3-day tournament in Kocaeli, Türkiye. The Czech team of Vosime.cz K. Prostějov became the winner of the Challenger Final after the late withdrawals of three qualified teams after the 2nd Round, but also by showing their power in this last final event with 3 wins and 0 losses.
The other 3 participant teams at this event played in a round robin format over 3 days together with K. Prostějov, and after several tight and exciting matches, the Hungarian Guardians Sport Club ended in first position, followed by Kocaeli University SC and Marmara University SC in 3rd place.
IKF KCL Challenger Final Champion 2024-25: Vosime.cz K. Prostějov – Marco Spelten
IKF KCL Satellite Final Champion 2024-25: Guardians SC (HUN) – Marco Spelten
Closing Ceremony – Image gallery (by Marco Spelten)
IKF KCL Satellite Final Champion 2024-25: Guardians SC (HUN)
IKF KCL Challenger Final Champion 2024-25: Vosime.cz K. Prostějov – Marco Spelten
Live streams playlist
Final results and ranking
Vosime.cz K. Prostějov will receive the KCL Challenger Trophy. The other clubs compete for the KCL Satellite Cup.
The highest ranked of the other clubs in the total competition (including matches against Prostějov) will receive the KCL Satellite Cup.
Latest results (Day 1, 2 & 3)
Day 3 Image gallery (by Marco Spelten)
Day 2 Image gallery (by Marco Spelten)
Day 1 Image gallery (by Marco Spelten)
Live streams, results, images and social media
All fans around the world can follow this tournaments live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on the hashtags #KCL and #korfball, to find the best images, clips and highlights.
You can find all this content and much more visiting the official IKF profiles (see below):
Beware of fake profiles, pages, events, and live stream links impersonating the International Korfball Federation (IKF), the @IKFKCL official profiles or the local organisers on social media!
Scammers are actively using these fake accounts to trick people into clicking on malicious links, for example, encouraging you to watch a live stream, or join a Facebook group or profile, that can lead to identity theft, malware infections, and other cybercrimes.
Remember: All games will be live streamed and free to watch ONLY on IKF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ikfchannel. These same live streams will be available inside IKF’s data website www.worldkorfball.sport, allowing fans to follow each match next to all its statistics, scorers and results.
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This season’s IKF Korfball Champions League Challenger &Satellite Finals will be played from 17 to 19 January 2025 in Kocaeli, Türkiye. The event will be played in a round robin format over 3 days between the Hungarian Guardians SC, the Turkish Kocaeli University SC and Marmara University SC, together with the remaining Challenger Final team, Vosime.cz K. Prostějov, due to the late withdrawal of CK Vallparadis, KC Barcelona and KK Brno from the KCL Round 2.
Match schedule & updated results and ranking after Day 3
Vosime.cz K. Prostějov will receive the KCL Challenger Trophy. The other clubs compete for the KCL Satellite Cup.
The highest ranked of the other clubs in the total competition (including matches against Prostějov) will receive the KCL Satellite Cup.
Latest results (Day 1, 2 & 3)
Day 3 Image gallery (by Marco Spelten)
Day 2 Image gallery (by Marco Spelten)
Day 1 Image gallery (by Marco Spelten)
Live streams, results, images and social media
All fans around the world can follow this tournaments live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on the hashtags #KCL and #korfball, to find the best images, clips and highlights.
You can find all this content and much more visiting the official IKF profiles (see below):
Beware of fake profiles, pages, events, and live stream links impersonating the International Korfball Federation (IKF), the @IKFKCL official profiles or the local organisers on social media!
Scammers are actively using these fake accounts to trick people into clicking on malicious links, for example, encouraging you to watch a live stream, or join a Facebook group or profile, that can lead to identity theft, malware infections, and other cybercrimes.
Remember: All games will be live streamed and free to watch ONLY on IKF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ikfchannel. These same live streams will be available inside IKF’s data website www.worldkorfball.sport, allowing fans to follow each match next to all its statistics, scorers and results.
The countdown to The World Games 2025 (TWG2025) in Chengdu, China, has officially begun, there are now less than 200 days until the opening ceremony, and the International Korfball Federation (IKF) can now confirm the teams that have secured their spots for the korfball and beach korfball competitions at The World Games!
In the beach korfball discipline, eight top-performing teams have secured their spots at TWG2025, : Poland, Chinese Taipei, Netherlands, Hungary, Belgium, USA, Australia, and China. Based on the set qualification criteria, Netherlands and China qualified in April, at the WBKC 2024, while the other teams qualified through the IKF Beach Korfball World Ranking. The stage is set. With teams from four continents represented, each bringing their different styles of play, korfball fans should expect the unexpected as these teams battle it out in the sand in Chengdu. We cannot wait to find out which of the teams will take home the Gold medal!
For korfball, the eight teams from around the globe have earned their places at the WKC 2023: Netherlands, Chinese Taipei, Belgium, Czechia, Suriname, Germany, Portugal, and host nation China. With a perfect mix of traditional powerhouses and emerging contenders, these teams represent the best and will be ready to put on a show in Chengdu.
The World Games are a unique multi-sport event that celebrates sports outside the Olympic programme, bringing together thousands of athletes from across the globe to compete at the highest level. This edition marks a milestone for korfball, as both korfball and beach korfball disciplicnes will feature for the first time on the programme which is a testament to the sports increasing appeal.
Stay tuned for more updates as the qualified teams prepare to represent in Chengdu. Follow our social media channels and website for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes stories, and all the latest news leading up to The World Games 2025!
TWG2025 promises to be an unforgettable experience for athletes and spectators alike – we cannot wait! For more information check out our dedicated event page, and the official page on The World Games website.
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The International Korfball Federation (IKF) has published the updated world rankings for korfball and beach korfball, taking into account the points earned by teams during 2024 events and the basic points allocated during the year. These rankings are essential for shaping the future of international competitions in both disciplines.
Beach Korfball Ranking
The newly released beach korfball ranking holds particular significance as it will determine the teams qualified for the Beach Korfball competition at The World Games 2025 (TWG2025). With beach korfball gaining prominence as a dynamic and fast-paced version of the sport, the ranking system ensures that the highest-performing teams secure their place in this prestigious event.
For more details on the beach korfball ranking and the criteria used, visit korfball.sport/bkranking.
Korfball and Beach Korfball Draws
In addition to its role in TWG2025 qualification, the beach korfball ranking will, alongside the korfball ranking, define the draw order for group-stage placements in both competitions. By basing the group formation on world rankings, the IKF aims to promote fair play and balanced competition, creating an exciting and competitive environment for all participating nations.
The updated rankings reflect the growing competitiveness of korfball worldwide, with teams striving to improve their standings through strong performances in international events.
For more details on the korfball ranking and the criteria used, visit korfball.sport/ranking.
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