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Medal winning Team USA recognised at The World Games 2022

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Today (Saturday, Jul 16, 2022) we welcomed into the korfball arena at The World Games in Birmingham former international players from the United States Korfball Federation (USKF) who won Bronze at The World Games 1985 in London, Great Britain. 

The USKF 1985 medal winning squad were today each presented with a Recognition of Achievement certificate from the International Korfball Federation.

The USKF was founded in 1975 by Paul Kempff. Current President of USKF, Carl Yerger said: “Our priority now is to support passionate people to play korfball…. Our strategic goal is to support pockets of korfball by fostering it and encouraging its growth”

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U.S. Korfball Team – The World Games 1985 (left to right: Margie Warren, David Warren, Kim Davenport, Rob Kinitt, Joy Gunter, Rob Bell, Mark Scruggs, Sandra Slagther, Chris Frederick, Lori Mezanko-Alexander, Joel Batchelder, Kara Swab, Eric Holmstrom, Kay Kersey).

Team USA qualified for the next two World Games in 1989 and 1993, finishing in 5th place in both.

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Korfball in the USA

Pacific Northwest (PNW) Beach Korfball is the 1st beach korfball club in the USA, founded by a group of basketball players lead by Bill Johnson, based at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle, Washington

PNW Beach Korfball will be representing the U.S. in the first ‘IKF World Beach Korfball Championship’ in Nador, Morocco on 19 & 20 August 2022 in their first official game. 

They held their first annual PNW Beach Korfball cup in 2021 with former Great Britain international player and coach Steve Barker, and over 50 adult basketball players participated, including players from New York, Oregon, California, Serbia, and the Tibetan Plateau.

Bill Jonson from PNW Beach Korfball said “We are taking things slowly at a pace that’s manageable for us. We would like to let it grow organically & naturally, and make things sustainable. We are now making connections with korfballers all over the world. Eventually, we will make Seattle a nice place to play beach korfball”. 

“While the Olympics is moving towards mixed-gender sports, the coed aspect of beach korfball is the new dynamic that’s going to make social changes with sports like this, I feel cool to be part of korfball”. Ashley Graham.

Find out more about Korfball in the USA by visiting the United States Korfball Federation website.

Photos: Marco Spelten / actiefotografie.nl

Morocco to host first World Beach Korfball Championship 2021

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Tournament update (07/04/2021) – The IKF World Beach Korfball Championship 2021, scheduled from 30 – 31 July has been postponed. The current corona situation is too unclear to continue with the preparations for the event in July. The IKF EXCO has set the new dates of this event on 10 – 11 September 2021. The location will remain Nador, Morocco. The IKF EXCO is grateful for the flexibility of the host, the Association Marocaine de Korfball, and hopes to welcome all teams on the beautiful beaches of Nador in September. A final decision on the event will be taken in the first week of June.

The IKF is extremely happy to announce that the first ‘IKF World Beach Korfball Championship’ will be held this summer in Nador, Morocco. The event will take place on 30th and 31st July 2021, pending a controlled Corona-19 situation. Subscription is open to all countries around the world.

The successful continental Beach World Cup events in Europe and Asia over the last few years have demonstrated that there is a real appetite amongst the nations for Beach Korfball. The IKF is now delighted to extend the format to the global stage by organising a World Championship for the first time. In a close bidding race with the Royal Dutch Korfball Association (KNKV), who as always presented a very tempting bid, the IKF Council decided to grant this prestigious event to the Moroccan Association for Korfball (MAK).

Jan Fransoo (IKF President): “As well as the beautiful Summer weather, the excellent facilities, and professional organisation, the positive impact that our mixed-gender sport has in Moroccan society has been particularly key in our decision to award the organisation of the first World Beach Korfball Championship to the city of Nador in Morocco. We are looking forward to working closely with the organisers in making this a great event with a positive impact.”

The award of this event comes months after an agreement that the Moroccan Association for Korfball and the Mediterranean Youth Association have made with the Ministry of National Education to develop korfball in schools. Younes Cherfaoui (MAK president): “We are very proud to be able to organise the IKF World Beach Korfball Championship and to present the beautiful city of Nador to the korfball world. The event comes at the perfect moment to showcase korfball and really use it as an accelerator for the further development of korfball within Morocco.”

 

IKF World Beach Korfball Weekend 2020

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It is time to announce a new korfball community building event: the IKF World Beach Korfball Weekend 2020!

The current corona situation maybe prevents us from organising events where we can meet in person, but it doesn’t prevent us from staying connected as korfball community. To strengthen the connection between all IKF member countries, korfball clubs and individuals, the IKF has decided to launch the IKF World Beach Korfball Weekend 2020.

This ‘event’ is held in the weekend of 29 and 30 August and will be created by everyone together. Combining all type of beach korfball activities in the same weekend. We challenge all korfball lovers over the world to organise a beach korfball activity in this weekend. A tournament, a match, or whatever kind of activity you like to do and show. Just connect your activity with the IKF World Beach Korfball Weekend 2020 and be part of the event!

Let’s be very clear; Safety goes first! So please make sure that you are well informed and always respect the guidelines of the (local) government to avoid spreading the corona virus. Don’t organise activities that can harm the health of yourself or others.

Having said that, the corona situation and imposed limitations are very diverse all over the world and in many countries sport activities, specially outdoors, are allowed and even stimulated. Physical activity or exercise strengthens your immune system and lower the risk of getting sick. And maybe more importantly, doing sports is fun and helps both your body and mind to stay healthy!

Make sure to follow the IKF Social Media Channels to know how you can connect your beach korfball activity. And of course, in the case there is no beach available where you are located, but you still want to be part of the event, you are more than welcome to connect any another kind of korfball activity!

 

Share and follow all the activities using the hashtags #WorldBeachKorfballWeekend and #WBKW2020

Official IKF Beach Korfball profiles: www.beachkorfball.sport, instagram.com/beachkorfball and facebook.com/Beachkor

 

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Portugal and U19 Belgium are the new 2019 IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) champions!

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The IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2019 has come to an end with Portugal raising the champions cup in the senior competition and Belgium in the U19. During the weekend of 6-7 July in the French city of Bonson, teams from eight different countries competed to become the 2019 European Beach Korfball champions.

 

On Day 2 the seniors played their last matches in the preliminary round, then continued with the semifinals and the finals. Portugal played the final against The Netherlands and won by penalty shots, after still level score in overtime. The U19 teams played the quarterfinals in a pool format, after which they continued with the semifinals and finals. The U19 Belgium 1 team beated The Netherlands U19 in the final by 6-4.

SENIORS FINAL RANKING:

1st – Portugal
2nd – Netherlands
3rd – Belgium
4th – Hungary
5th – Wales
6th – England
7th – France
8th – Morocco

Male top scorer: Arne Beeck (Belgium) – 22 goals
Female top scorer: Ilona Luisa van den Berg (Netherlands) – 31 goals

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U19 FINAL RANKING:

1st – Belgium 1
2nd – Netherlands 2
3rd – Netherlands 1
4th – Belgium 2
5th – France 1
6th – France 2

Male top scorer: Carel Wielinga junior (Netherlands) – 22 goals
Female top scorer: Lotte Fokker (Netherlands) – 16 goals

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On Day 1, the majority of the preliminary matches for the seniors were played. The last match for each team was played on Sunday. After the preliminary round, the teams were be divided into those who were playing for places 5-8 and those who were playing for places 1-4. The semifinals and finals were played on Sunday.

In the U19 category, all preliminary matches were played on Saturday, after which they were divided into 2 pools. Pool A consisted of the numbers 1, 3 and 5 of the preliminary round and pool B of the numbers 2, 4 and 6. These matches, together with the semifinals and the finals, were played on Sunday.

Match schedule & Day 1 updated results: Event page.

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The eight countries competing for the Senior’s title were:

  • Belgium
  • England
  • France
  • Hungary
  • Morocco
  • Portugal
  • The Netherlands
  • Wales

The three* countries competing for the U19’s title (with 2 teams each one) were:

  • Belgium 1 & 2
  • France 1 & 2
  • The Netherlands 1 & 2

(* Wales and Hungary U19 teams withdraw in the last moments due to unexpected circumstances. The second French U19 team participated out of competition).

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More info regarding the Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2019 is available on www.beachkorfball.sport, the event page and the Social Media channels of the IKF Beach Korfball:

Facebook: @BeachKor
Instagram: @beachkorfball
Twitter: @beachkorfball

Facebook (LOC) + Live streaming games: @BKWC2019Bonson

Bonson is ready for the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe): 7-8 July 2019

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Next Saturday starts the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2019 in Bonson, France. During the weekend of 6-7 July, teams from eight different countries will compete to become the 2019 European Beach Korfball champions.

On Day 1, the majority of the preliminary matches for the seniors are played. The last match for each team is played on Sunday. After the preliminary round, the teams will be divided into those who will be playing for place 5-8 and those who will be played for place 1-4. The semifinals and finals will all be played on Sunday.

In the U19 category, all preliminary matches will be played on Saturday, after which they will be divided into 2 pools. Pool A consist of the numbers 1, 3 and 5 of the preliminary round and pool B of the numbers 2, 4 and 6. These matches, together with the semifinals and the finals, will be played on Sunday.

For the updated match schedule released on Wednesday, July 3rd, go to the EVENT PAGE.

The best ranked European team in both categories will become European Beach Korfball Champion 2019. There are eight countries participating in the Senior’s competition and three* countries in the U19’s.

The eight countries competing for the Senior’s title are:

  • Belgium
  • England
  • France
  • Hungary
  • Morocco
  • Portugal
  • The Netherlands
  • Wales

The three* countries competing for the U19’s title (with 2 teams each one) are:

  • Belgium 1 & 2
  • France 1 & 2
  • The Netherlands 1 & 2

(* Wales and Hungary U19 teams withdraw in the last moments due to unexpected circumstances. The second French U19 team will participate out of competition.).

To stay up to date with everything regarding the Beach Korfball World Cup, follow www.beachkorfball.sport, the event page and the Social Media channels of the IKF Beach Korfball:

Facebook: @BeachKor
Instagram: @beachkorfball
Twitter: @beachkorfball

Facebook (LOC): @BKWC2019Bonson

Participants Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2019 known

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In three months’ time, from 6 to 7 July, the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2019 will be held in Bonson, France. There will be a competition for both Seniors and for U19 teams. The best ranked European team in both categories will become European Beach Korfball Champion 2019. During the press conference just given by the Local Organizing Committee in Bonson, the countries who will be participating at the Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2019 are announced. There are eight countries who will participate in the Senior’s competition and five countries in the U19’s competition.

The eight countries competing for the Senior’s title are:

  • Belgium
  • England
  • France
  • Hungary
  • Morocco
  • Portugal
  • The Netherlands
  • Wales

The six countries competing for the U19’s title are:

  • Belgium
  • France
  • Hungary
  • The Netherlands
  • Wales

To stay up to date with everything regarding the Beach Korfball World Cup, follow the website, the event page and the Social Media channels of the IKF Beach Korfball:

Facebook: @BeachKor

Instagram: @beachkorfball

Twitter: @beachkorfball

Chinese Taipei: 1st IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) Champion

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Congratulations to Chinese Taipei’s national beach korfball team for becoming the very 1st IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) champion after beating China in yesterday’s final at Hong Kong’s Tin Yip Road Park Artificial Sand Court.

This tournament took place on 9 and 10 March 2019 hosted by Hong Kong Korfball Association as excellent local organizer. During two great and intense days, the University Group tournament and the official Open Group were played, ending with these final rankings:

*The Open Group participants were competing for the IKF World Cup Title, whereas the University Group pool were playing for an official IKF Recognized competition.

OPEN GROUP:

1st place: Chinese Taipei
2nd place: China
3rd place: Hong Kong
4rth place: Japan
5th place: Thailand

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UNIVERSITY GROUP:

1st place: Chinese Taipei
2nd place: China
3rd place: Thailand
4rth place: Hong Kong

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This is a great step forward in the international development of beach korfball around the world. With this event added to the IKF Competition Calender, two Beach Korfball World Cups will be organized in 2019. The next one will take place from 6 to 7 July in the French city of Bonson, that will host the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2019.

LIVE STREAMING GAMES:

You can review and watch again all the games, images and results visiting the following link: facebook.com/bkwcasia2019

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DAY 2 IMAGE GALLERY:

By Hong Kong China Korfball Association.

 

IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2019: Open group results

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End of Day 2 at the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2019 that has taken place from 9 to 10 March 2019 in Hong Kong’s Tin Yip Road Park Artificial Sand Court.

This Sunday, the Open group teams competed during the whole day for the big trophy: be the 1st IKF Beach Korfball World Cup Asia Champion! At the end of the day, and after some interesting and tight games under an intermittent soft rain, the final ranking was defined:

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1st place: Chinese Taipei
2nd place: China
3rd place: Hong Kong
4rth place: Japan
5th place: Thailand

 

Congratulations to all participants and the Hong Kong China Korfball Association for an extraordinary organization of this 1st IKF Beach Korfball World Cup Asia.

You can review and watch again all the games, images and results visiting the following link: facebook.com/bkwcasia2019

DAY 2 IMAGE GALLERY:

By Hong Kong China Korfball Association (to be updated).

 

IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2019: University group results

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End of Day 1 at the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2019 that is taking place from 9 to 10 March 2019 in Hong Kong’s Tin Yip Road Park Artificial Sand Court.

Today was the University Group tournament, competing for an official IKF Recognized special award. After an exciting and excellent competition performed by all teams, this is the final ranking:

1st place: Chinese Taipei
2nd place: China
3rd place: Thailand
4rth place: Hong Kong

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Tomorrow Sunday, March 10th, the Open Group participants will compete for the IKF World Cup Title (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Chinese Taipei and Thailand).

TOURNAMENT’S MATCH SCHEDULE:

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For more information go to the event page: https://korfball.sport/event/ikf-beach-korfball-world-cup-asia-2019

LIVE STREAMING GAMES & UPDATED RESULTS:

Visit the following link to watch via Facebook Live the live webcastings of all the games and to check the updated results and the latest images:

Official Facebook event page: facebook.com/bkwcasia2019

DAY 1 IMAGE GALLERY:

By Hong Kong China Korfball Association

 

All ready for the 1st IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia)

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From 9 to 10 March 2019, the Hong Kong China Korfball Association is hosting the first edition of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2019 that will take place during this weekend in Hong Kong’s Tin Yip Road Park Artificial Sand Court. This is a great step forward in the international development of beach korfball. With this event added to the IKF Competition Calender, two Beach Korfball World Cups will be organized in 2019.

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Although this will be the first edition of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup in Asia, the national korfball federation of Hong Kong has plenty experience with organising successful beach korfball tournaments. Starting in 2000, the federation has annually organized a beach korfball event for both seniors and juniors. Apart from the first edition, the tournament was organised at Repulse Beach every year. Due to its popularity among tourists, this venue served as the perfect place to promote (beach) korfball in Hong Kong and beyond. That participants of that tournament were mostly from Hong Kong, although occasionally, teams from Macau and Taiwan also entered the competition. The first edition of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) is therefore organized by an experienced host, and will be of a more international character than the previous tournaments.

There will be two categories at the IKF BKWC (Asia); Open Group and University Group. The Open Group participants will compete for the IKF World Cup Title, whereas the University Group pool will be an official IKF Recognized competition.

OPEN GROUP (5): China, Hong Kong, Japan, Chinese Taipei and Thailand.
 
UNIVERSITY GROUP (4): China, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Thailand.

The matches in the Open Group will be played on the first day of the event. The University Group matches will be played at the second day of the tournament.

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For more information go to the event page: https://korfball.sport/event/ikf-beach-korfball-world-cup-asia-2019

LIVE STREAMING GAMES & UPDATED RESULTS:

Visit the following links to watch via Facebook Live the live webcastings of the games and to check the updated results:

Official Facebook event page: facebook.com/bkwcasia2019

LOC’s Facebook profile: facebook.com/hkcka