The IKF Korfball Champions League Satellite is on! Follow it live from 9 to 13 December

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A new edition of the IKF Korfball Champions League has started! The first KCL event of this 2025-2026 season is the IKF KCL Satellite that will be played between 9 and 13 December 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.

LATEST UPDATE: Catalan Club Korfbal Castellbisbal Win IKF KCL Satellite 2025 (closing ceremony report, images & more) ⮕ https://korfball.sport/?p=45161

All fans around the world can watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and worldkorfball.sport, featuring live results, live streaming, statistics, scorers, and play-by-play updates.

The IKF Korfball Champions League (KCL) is a competition for the strongest clubs in Europe. It is the joint successor of the 60 editions of the IKF Europa Cup and the 20 editions of the IKF Europa Shield. The format entails a series of events, with the top one named KCL Final for the eight strongest European clubs, and Challenger and Satellite events for lower-ranked clubs.

With the new IKF KCL format, the 2025/26 edition will allow up to 24 club teams to take part, expanding to 32 teams in 2026/27.

Read more about the KCL 2025-2026 here.

Day 4 Results & Final

*Updated Day 4 image galleries and latest results in this post (below the playlist)

Live stream playlist

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Day 4 updated results & images:

The Catalans have mathematically won this tournament with this final victory. Congratulations!

📷 Marco Spelten | actiefotografie.nl

CK Castellbisbal (CAT) - Foto: Marco Spelten

Day 3 updated results & images:

 

📷 Marco Spelten | actiefotografie.nl

Day 2 results & images:

📷 Marco Spelten | actiefotografie.nl

Day 1 results & images:

📷 Marco Spelten | actiefotografie.nl

Updated match schedule & results

 

⚠️ II: As a result of a national strike in Portugal on Thursday 11/12/2025, the venue was closed at 17:30 local time. The organization was obligated to reschedule the event again.

⚠️ I: Suspension of All Matches on Tuesday, 9/12/2025, due to extreme weather conditions in Lisbon. The organization was obligated to reschedule the event.

Where to follow

Follow the Action Live! Fans around the world can watch and follow the tournaments live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and worldkorfball.sport, featuring live results, live streaming, statistics, scorers, and play-by-play updates.

Stay Connected on Social Media – Join the conversation using hashtags #KCL and #korfball to catch the best images, clips, and highlights from the tournaments.

Discover More – Explore all this content and much more on the official IKF social media profiles.

► instagram.com/korfball_org
► facebook.com/korfball.org
► x.com/korfball
► tiktok.com/@korfball.sport

Participating teams:

  • Kocaeli University Sports Club (TUR)
  • Glasgow KC (SCO)
  • SKK Dolphins Prievidza (SVK)
  • Cardiff Raptors (WAL)
  • Nomads Korfball Club (ENG)
  • CK Castellbisbal (CAT)
  • Şeker 06 Sports Club (TUR)

About the IKF KCL

The IKF Korfball Champions League (KCL) is a competition for the strongest clubs in Europe. It is the joint successor of the 60 editions of the IKF Europa Cup and the 20 editions of the IKF Europa Shield. The format entails a series of events, with the top one named KCL Final for the eight strongest European clubs, and Challenger and Satellite events for lower-ranked clubs.

With the new IKF KCL format, the 2025/26 edition will allow up to 24 club teams to take part, expanding to 32 teams in 2026/27. This growth provides more opportunities for players, coaches, and officials to gain valuable international experience.

The new structure features up to four competition tiers: Qualifier, Satellite, Challenger, and the KCL Final, each designed to provide balanced and competitive matchups.

Read more about the KCL: korfball.sport/korfball-champions-league

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Group Phase Live Draw (19/11/2025)

Daily updates of the IKF Korfball Asia Cup 2025 taking place in Malaysia (9-14 Dec)

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The IKF Korfball Asia Cup 2025 is taking place from 9 to 14 December 2025 in Selangor, Malaysia.

All fans around the world are 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 IKF Asia profiles (see below) and the hashtags #KAC and #korfball, with the best image galleries and highlights.

This event is proudly hosted by the Malaysia Korfball Association in collaboration with IKF Asia, in which eight teams will be playing during 6 exciting days to be the first champions of this brand-new IKF Korfball Asia Cup. Good luck to all participants!

Live stream playlist

*Click on the right ≣ icon to select the match you want to watch

Match Schedule

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 IKF Asia profiles (see below) and the hashtags #AsiaCup2025 and #korfball, with the best image galleries and highlights.

IKF Asia profiles:

► facebook.com/ikfasia
► instagram.com/ikfasia
► x.com/AsiaIKF

You can find all this content and much more visiting the following official IKF profiles:

► instagram.com/korfball_org
► facebook.com/korfball.org
► tiktok.com/@korfball.sport
► x.com/korfball

Day 1 results, images & updated rankings

[to be updated]

Participants

Portugal dominates to win the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Africa) 2025

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From 2 to 3 December 2025, the city of Abidjan in Ivory Coast hosted the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Africa) 2025, which ended after an intense final match between the host team and the undefeated Portugal.

The final 5-11 proclaimed the Portuguese team as champions of this Africa tournament, and adds its name next to the Netherlands, winners of the IKF BKWC (Europe) 2025, and Chinese Taipei, champions of the IKF BKWC (Oceania) 2025, played in August and November, respectively.

Ivory Coast got the silver medal and Honk Kong China the Bronze after beating Cameroon in the game for 3rd place by 13-5.

 

This concludes an incredible Beach Korfball season that featured numerous official national and international competitions, including the massive beach korfball competition held during the 2025 World Games in Chengdu, China.

  

The Federation Ivoirienne de Korfball hosted this BKWC (Africa) in collaboration with the International Korfball Federation and IKF Africa, as part of the continental Beach Korfball World Cups taking place this season, together with a successful IKF Korfball Course for Coaches and Referees Level I + II (28/11-1/12).

All participants at this event earned points for the IKF Beach Korfball World Ranking, together with the prestige of competing in this continental championship.

Congratulations to all participants, organisers, local government, sponsors, officials and volunteers for making possible this fantastic event, that will be followed by the Abidjan Open Korfball Festival (4/12-6/12), an indoor K8 tournament open for national teams and club teams.

These games will allow to play more IKF Friendly International Matches to gain more points for the IKF World Ranking. The champion of the tournament will be the winner of the mixed competition (national teams + club teams).

Full matches | IKF BKWC (Africa) 2025

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Results & Final Ranking

Day 2 Image gallery (closing ceremony)

Day 1 Image gallery

Where to follow

All fans around the world were able to follow this beach korfball tournament live on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results, statistics, scorers, play-by-play, …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball and @IKFafrica profiles (see below) and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries and highlights.

All matches were broadcasted live on facebook.com/FederationIK

IKF Beach Korfball profiles:

► instagram.com/beachkorfball
► facebook.com/beachkorfball
► tiktok.com/@beachkorfball
► x.com/beachkorfball

IKF Africa profiles:

► facebook.com/ikfafrica
► instagram.com/ikfafrica
► x.com/ikfafrica

You can find all this content and much more visiting the following official IKF profiles:

► instagram.com/korfball_org
► facebook.com/korfball.org
► tiktok.com/@korfball.sport
► x.com/korfball

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2/12/2025 – It’s time for the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Africa) 2025

It’s time for the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Africa) 2025 (2-3 December)

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The  city of Abidjan in Ivory Coast is hosting from 2 to 3 December the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Africa) 2025.

This event is hosted by the Federation Ivoirienne de Korfball in collaboration with the International Korfball Federation and IKF Africa as part of the continental Beach Korfball World Cups taking place this season. Previous to this BKWC (Africa), the BKWC (Europe) and BKWC (Oceania) were played in August and November, respectively.

All participants earn points for the IKF Beach Korfball World Ranking, together with the prestige of becoming the continental champion.

Full matches (playlist)

Live Streams

All matches are being broadcasted live on https://www.facebook.com/FederationIK

Results & Final Ranking

This BKWC event in Abidjan is played in the framework of other relevant korfball activities that take place after and before the tournament:

  • 28/11 – 1/12: IKF Course for Coaches and Referees Level I + II
  • 2/12 – 3/12: IKF Beach World Korfball Cup (Africa) 2025: open for national teams and club teams.
  • 4/12 – 6/12: Abidjan Open Korfball Festival: an indoor K8 tournament open for national teams and club teams. This allows to play more IKF Friendly International Matches to gain more points for the IKF World Ranking. The champion of the tournament will be the winner of the mixed competition (national teams + club teams).

Where to follow

All fans around the world are expected to be able to follow this beach korfball tournament live on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results, statistics, scorers, play-by-play, …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball and @IKFafrica profiles (see below) and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries and highlights.

IKF Beach Korfball profiles:

► instagram.com/beachkorfball
► facebook.com/beachkorfball
► tiktok.com/@beachkorfball
► x.com/beachkorfball

IKF Africa profiles:

► facebook.com/ikfafrica
► instagram.com/ikfafrica
► x.com/ikfafrica

You can find all this content and much more visiting the following official IKF profiles:

► instagram.com/korfball_org
► facebook.com/korfball.org
► tiktok.com/@korfball.sport
► x.com/korfball

Day 1 Image gallery

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International Korfball Federation

Major Moves in the November 2025 Korfball World Ranking

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The latest IKF Korfball World Ranking, updated to 6 November 2025, has been released. The top four remains unchanged, but there have been several changes just behind them – including a standout jump from Australia, following recent international events.

Top 10: Unchanged at the Top, Movement Below

The Netherlands continue their dominant position in 1st place, followed by Belgium in second place and Chinese Taipei in third.

The rest of the top 10 shows only minor movement:

  1. Netherlands
  2. Belgium
  3. Chinese Taipei
  4. Germany
  5. Czechia (▲1)
  6. Catalonia (▼1)
  7. Portugal
  8. Suriname
  9. Hong Kong China (▲1)
  10. Australia (▲7)

Australia’s climb into the top 10 is one of the standout developments in this update, boosted by strong results at recent international events.

Notable Ranking Movements

Beyond the top 10, several teams made significant progress in this update. New Zealand rises five places to 11th, continuing a steady upward trend, while Malaysia climbs three positions to 12th, marking their highest ranking in recent years.

There were also notable gains across Asia: Thailand moves up three places to 16th, and India climbs three to reach 17th, reflecting the increasing competitiveness of the region. One of the most dramatic improvements comes from Macau China, which jumps 18 places to 25th following strong performances.

Several teams also moved down the table, largely due to recent results or reduced international activity. Hungary drops five positions to 18th, while Poland also falls five places to 19th. England moved down six places to 15th after recent results affected their points total.

How the IKF World Ranking Works

The IKF World Ranking is based on points earned by national teams through their participation and results in official IKF events, as well as other recognised competitions.

Teams can also earn points from official international friendly matches, not just major tournaments, which means every official match can influence a team’s position. The ranking also reflects long-term development by awarding points to national teams that run regular domestic competitions.

You can find all the previous and the latest korfball and beach korfball world rankings here: korfball.sport/documents

New Korfball Champions League Format Confirmed

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The International Korfball Federation (IKF) and IKF Europe have confirmed a new format for the Korfball Champions League (KCL) – Europe’s top club competition.

“We believe this is a step forward for players, clubs, and organisers.”

The changes follow feedback from national federations and clubs, who were invited to share their thoughts after the first editions of the KCL. The new structure aims to make the competition fairer, easier to follow, and more accessible for everyone involved.  Yves Daelmans, IKF Europe President said:

“While we couldn’t take on every suggestion, the changes cover many of the main concerns we heard and find a good balance between giving teams the chance to compete and keeping travel costs under control,”

A new chapter for European korfball

The KCL began in 2022, replacing both the IKF Europa Cup (established nearly 60 years ago) and the IKF Europa Shield (introduced 20 years ago). It brings the best parts of both into one competition, with the goal of creating a stronger and more connected club scene across Europe.

With the introduction of the new KCL format, the 2025/26 edition will allow up to 24 club teams to take part, increasing to 32 in the 2026/27 season – expanding opportunities for players, coaches, and officials to gain valuable experience on the European stage.

What’s changing for the 2025/26 season?

The new structure features up to four competition tiers: Qualifier, Satellite, Challenger, and the KCL Final, each designed to provide balanced and competitive matchups.

For the 2025/26 season, three tournaments will be played.

KCL Satellite – Lisbon, Portugal

📅 9–13 December 2025 | Participating teams (7):

  • Kocaeli University Sports Club (TUR)
  • Glasgow KC (SCO)
  • SKK Dolphins Prievidza (SVK)
  • Cardiff Raptors (WAL)
  • Nomads Korfball Club (ENG)
  • CK Castellbisbal (CAT)
  • Şeker 06 Sports Club (TUR)

KCL Challenger – Kemer, Türkiye

📅 13–17 January 2026  | Participating teams:

  • Korfbal Club Barcelona (CAT)
  • Terrassa Vallparadís KC (CAT)
  • Clube de Carnaxide Cultura e Desporto (POR)
  • KS Defenders Korfball Wrocław (POL)
  • Guardians SC (HUN)
  • Bristol Thunder KC (ENG)
  • Yıldız Teknik Üniversiteliler Sports Club (TUR)
  • Clube Korfball de Lisboa – KLX (POR)

KCL Final – Lisbon, Portugal

📅 3–7 February 2026 | Participating teams:

  • PKC/Vertom (NED)
  • Boeckenberg (BEL)
  • Bec Korfball Club (ENG)
  • Núcleo Corfebol de Benfica (POR)
  • Schweriner KC (GER)
  • TuS Schildgen (GER)
  • Vosime.cz Prostějov (CZE)
  • Korfbal Klub Brno (CZE)

The Qualifier event will make its debut in the 2026/27 season, as part of the continued expansion of the KCL structure.

Each tournament will feature eight teams, with promotion and relegation between seasons. Teams will participate in a single event per season – reducing travel demands while maintaining high-quality competition.

  • Four tournaments: Qualifier, Satellite, Challenger, and KCL Final
  • 8 teams per tournament, with promotion and relegation between seasons.
  • Teams will only participate in a single event per season – no need to travel to multiple tournaments
  • Full-length matches played over five days (Tuesday to Saturday)
  • One match per team per day
  • No penalties for clubs that withdrew in 2024/25 – a clean slate

Each event will include three group-stage games, followed by semi-finals and finals. The schedule gives players time to rest and allows for social time and easier travel.

Live Draws coming soon

The Live Draws for all Challenger and Final will take place on Wednesday, 19 November 2025. The results will determine the group-stage fixtures for each event and set the stage for another exciting season of European korfball.

Follow the IKF on social media to stay up to date with all the latest KCL news and announcements.

Where to follow

Follow the Action Live! Fans around the world can watch and follow the tournaments live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and worldkorfball.sport, featuring live results, live streaming, statistics, scorers, and play-by-play updates.

Stay Connected on Social Media – Join the conversation using hashtags #KCL and #korfball to catch the best images, clips, and highlights from the tournaments.

Discover More – Explore all this content and much more on the official IKF social media profiles.

► instagram.com/korfball_org
► facebook.com/korfball.org
► x.com/korfball
► tiktok.com/@korfball.sport

IKF Confirms Updated Referee List for Korfball and Beach Korfball

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The International Korfball Federation (IKF) has confirmed its updated referee rankings, following The World Games 2025. The new classification includes 70 referees in Korfball and 26 in Beach Korfball. This update reflects the current status of international referees and is available in full here. 

Newly Promoted to Elite Level – Korfball 

The following referees have been promoted to the Elite category, joining the existing group of top-level IKF referees: 

  • Stan de GROOT 
  • Kris MEEUS
  • Chris WEST 

This brings the total number of Elite Korfball referees to six, including the newly promoted officials listed above. They join Carlos Faria, Lukas Filip, and Steve Jones, representing the highest level of officiating in international korfball. 

Newly Promoted to Level 1 – Korfball 

The following referees have been promoted to Level 1, joining the broader group of IKF Level 1 officials: 

  • Renske DARDENNE 
  • Olga GANDIA
  • Dan-Lin HUANG
  • Bartosz JASZCZUK
  • Joeri KOK 
  • Lukas PAZOUREK 
  • Errol OPERING 
  • Peter BUŠÍK 
  • Jan WEBER-WINKELS 

This update brings the total number of Level 1 Korfball referees to 19. Among those promoted, Olga Gandia, Dan-Lin Huang, and Renske Dardenne have demonstrated consistency, and commitment to officiating at the highest level. Their advancement reflects not only personal achievement but also the increasing visibility of women in international korfball refereeing. 

Beach Korfball 

In Beach Korfball, Olga Gandia and Renske Dardenne have been promoted to the Elite category, joining the top tier of international beach referees. They now stand alongside Dave Mertens and Wouter Dirks, completing the current group of Elite Beach Korfball officials.  

Additionally, Diana Boogaard and Peter Bušík have advanced to Level 1, further strengthening the depth of officiating talent in this growing format of the sport. 

For full details, the complete list of IKF referees across all categories and disciplines is available here. 

 

📷 Images: Marco Spelten & Gertrude de Vries | www.korfbalfoto.nl

Olympic Council of Asia officially recognises IKF Asia

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The International Korfball Federation (IKF) and IKF Asia are delighted to announce that the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has officially recognised IKF Asia as the continental governing body for korfball, with Prof. Dr. Huang Ying-Che (TPE) serving as its President.

The decision was made unanimously by the OCA Executive Board during its meeting on 6 November 2025, marking a significant milestone for the growth of korfball across the continent and within the Olympic family.

A Milestone for Korfball in the Olympic Family

“This recognition is a huge step forward for korfball in Asia,” said Prof. Dr. Huang Ying-Che, President of IKF Asia.

“It opens doors for stronger collaboration with National Olympic Committees and provides a solid foundation for expanding our activities and visibility. I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has supported this journey.”

The OCA’s recognition reflects the steady progress of korfball’s development in Asia and highlights the growing presence of the sport in international structures.

“This is a wonderful achievement for our community,” said Gabi Kool, President of the International Korfball Federation.

“The recognition of IKF Asia by the Olympic Council of Asia strengthens our position worldwide and gives new momentum to our collective work in promoting korfball as a truly global, inclusive sport.”

Photo from 2017 in Beijing, China, where the process started

IKF Asia has been extremely active in organising continental korfball competitions, including the Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship, the Asian Korfball Championship, the Korfball Asia Cup, the U21 Asia-Oceania Championship, the U19 Asia Championship and the U16 Asia Championship. Further, the discipline of beach korfball has a strong presence on the continent, and the recent awarding of the 2026 IKF World Beach Championship.

The IKF extends its warmest congratulations to IKF Asia and to all those who have contributed to achieving this important recognition, which will play a key role in the future growth of korfball across the region and beyond.

Especially, the IKF would like to thank Mr Guo Qilin, President of the Chinese Korfball Association, and Mr Song Luzeng, Chairman of the Sports Committee of the Olympic Council of Asia for their continued efforts and advice over an extended period of time.

Chinese Taipei takes gold in dramatic Beach Korfball World Cup (Oceania) 2025 final

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Heartbreaking final of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Oceania) 2025 in Adelaide, with the host team Australia coming second by the barest of margins, only going down to the reigning World Games 2025 champion Chinese Taipei in golden goal overtime.

Hong Kong China ended 3rd on the podium after winning against Japan in an intense bronze medal match. Singapore finished in 5th place.

This was an amazing end to the first international Beach Korfball event in Australia. The atmosphere that the local spectators provided was incredible, and all fans watching the games live from home also enjoyed a fantastic tournament.

1st Place: TPE

2nd Place: Australia

2nd Place: Australia

3rd Place: Hong Kong China

3rd Place: Hong Kong China

You can review and enjoy again all matches that were broadcasted live from 8 to 9 November on the IKF YouTube channel, with English commentaries and a great TV production (stats & results). Congratulations to all organizers, participants, volunteers, and officials that made this successful event possible.

Following last August’s BKWC (Europe) in Sweden, this Oceanian championship was the second Beach Korfball World Cup taking place this season, which will be followed by the African in Abidjan, Ivory Coast (2-3 December). All of them add points to the IKF Beach Korfball World Ranking, and they crown the best team in each continent.

Live streams (playlist)

*Click on the right ≣ icon to select the session you want to watch

Final Results & Standings

Final Raking

Team

 Rank Games Points in games Goals + Goals – Diff

Chinese Taipei

1

 9 23 64 32

32

Australia

2

 9 22 70 25

45

Hong Kong China

3

 9 15 38 40

-2

Japan

4

 9 6 33 55

-22
Singapore

5

8

0

22

75

-53

Where to follow

All fans around the world could watch and follow this tournament 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.

IKF Beach Korfbal profiles:

► instagram.com/beachkorfball
► facebook.com/beachkorfball
► tiktok.com/@beachkorfball
► x.com/beachkorfball

You can find all this content and much more visiting the following official IKF profiles:

► instagram.com/korfball_org
► facebook.com/korfball.org
► tiktok.com/@korfball.sport
► x.com/korfball

1st Place: TPE

1st Place: TPE

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Follow the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Oceania) 2025 live from Australia (8-9 Nov)

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Japan, Hong Kong China, Singapore, Chinese Taipei and Australia are the participants in the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Oceania) 2025 taking place from 8 to 9 November in the Australian city of Adelaide.

This event is hosted by Korfball Australia in collaboration with the International Korfball Federation and IKF Oceania.

UPDATE 10/11/2025: Chinese Taipei takes gold in dramatic Beach Korfball World Cup (Oceania) 2025 final

Following last August’s BKWC (Europe) in Sweden, this Oceanian championship is the second Beach Korfball World Cup to take place this season, which will be followed by the African in Abidjan, Ivory Coast (2-3 December). All of them add points to the IKF Beach Korfball World Ranking, and they crown the best team in each continent.

All fans around the world can watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play, …),

Tickets and official merch:
🎟️ korfball.org.au/event/beach-korfball-world-cup-oceania
👕 sportscentre.com.au/product-category/event-merchandise/ikf-beach-korfball-world-cup

Live streams (playlist)

*Click on the right ≣ icon to select the session you want to watch

Match Schedule, Results & Standings after Day 2

Final Raking

Team

 Rank Games Points in games Goals + Goals – Diff

Chinese Taipei

1

 9 23 64 32

32

Australia

2

 9 22 70 25

45

Hong Kong China

3

 9 15 38 40

-2

Japan

4

 9 6 33 55

-22
Singapore

5

8

0

22

75

-53

Where to follow

All fans around the world can watch and follow this tournament 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.

IKF Beach Korfbal profiles:

► instagram.com/beachkorfball
► facebook.com/beachkorfball
► tiktok.com/@beachkorfball
► x.com/beachkorfball

You can find all this content and much more visiting the following official IKF profiles:

► instagram.com/korfball_org
► facebook.com/korfball.org
► tiktok.com/@korfball.sport
► x.com/korfball