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”
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.
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.
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Semi-Finals day! Welcome to Day 4 of the korfball competition at The World Games 2022.
From 13 to 17 July 2022 TheWorld Games 2022 is taking place in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Eight teams are competing for medals at the 11th edition of The World Games.
The first semi-final game at The World Games matched Team Netherlands and Team Germany.
The starting team for Germany suggested that they were already looking forward to tomorrow’s Bronze medal match.
Germany’s Steffen HEPPEKAUSEN opened the scoring with a nicely worked goal, which was quickly cancelled out courtesy of a goal from Netherlands’ Harjan VISSCHER. The sides scored one more each [2-2] before Netherlands started to pull away. Half-time [11-6]
Both coaches made several substitutions in the third period with their focus now clearly on the medal matches tomorrow.
In the fourth period the spectators in the BJCC arena, many of whom were watching korfball for the first time were entertained with some beautiful goals.
Final score [26-12]. Jelmer JONKER top scored for Netherlands with 5 goals. Congratulations to Team Netherlands who progress to tomorrow’s final which starts at 2pm local time (GMT -5). Team Germany will play for the Bronze medal.
Belgium v Chinese Taipei
Our second match today was the second semi-final between Belgium and Chinese Taipei. In their last encounter at The World Games in 2017, it was the team from Taiwan who were victorious, making the final of The World Games for the first time in history.
In 2022, the spectators in the packed stands at the BJCC arena in Birmingham were treated to a fantastic game of top-level korfball. Both teams gave it everything they had.
There was very little to separate the teams in the first half. At the halftime break it was advantage Chinese Taipei who went into the break ahead [12-14] after some incredible shot percentages.
The match was far from over, but it was clear that Belgium had to make some changes and stop Chinese Taipei from scoring if they wanted a place in the Final.
The defensive pressure from Belgium moved up a gear in the second half, slowing the rate that Taipei scored. It was still extremely close with no one team able to assert their dominance on the game. With 4 minutes left in the third period the scores were level at [14-14]. At the end of the third period the scores were tied [15-15].
It was now down to the final 10 minutes of the match… for a place in the final.
With 32 minutes played Belgium’s Shiara DRIESEN won and scored a penalty [17-16] to put Belgium into the lead only for the second time in the whole match. This was quickly followed by Kian AMORGASTE who scored his 5th goal of the game [18-16].
Belgium were ahead by two goals. Was this enough for victory? The atmosphere in the area was electric, with chants from the packed stands of ‘defense, defense, defense’. It was an amazing spectacle.
Chinese Taipei’s Ya-Wen LIN then scored her 6th goal of the game to reduce the deficit back to two [19-17].
With just 90 seconds left to play, Cin CHEN scored her third goal of the game [19-18] to set-up a potential explosive ending to the match.
Taipei won the ball and quickly moved it into their attack zone… they had one last chance to send the game into extra-time.. Much to the delight of the Belgium bench and spectators in the area the Chinese Taipei attack failed to score.
Final score [19-18] to Belgium.
Congratulations to Team Belgium on their victory. Belgium proceed to the Final and will play Netherlands at 2pm (GMT-5) tomorrow (Sunday, Jul 17, 2022). Chinese Taipei will play Germany for the Bronze medal.
Portugal v China
The third match on Day 4 was between Portugal and China, the victor would return to play again tomorrow in the 5th/6th play-off match.
China had won the last two meetings between the teams [25-21] in 2019 and [17-22] in 2015.
It was another good game for the spectators in the arena, a very entertaining match. In the first half China had managed to build a lead of 5 goals [6-11].
Early in the third period Portugal’s Catarina CORREIA entered the game from the substitutes bench, giving Portugal more options in offence and was able to rebound the ball. Portugal gained confidence and the goals started to go in. The game was on.
The final moments of the game were very exciting, would China remain in the lead? Would Portugal be able to equalise, or even snatch victory? In the third period China were ahead by 6 goals.
Unfortunately for Team Portugal they ran out of time. Final score [16-17] in favour of China. China will now play tomorrow in the 5th/6th playoff match on the final day of the competition.
Portugal’s Miguel COSTA top scored in the match with seven goals.
Suriname v Czech Republic
Playing for a place in the 5th/6th playoff we have Suriname and Czech Republic. Both teams are looking for an opportunity to redeem themselves after missing out on a place in the semi-finals.
Team Czech Republic started the stronger with goals from Alexandr VYROUBAL, Petr GALICEK and Klara NOVAKOVA [0-3].
Once again Suriname proved that they are no easy push over and quickly brought the scores back to [5-5] in the first period. The remainder of the first half the teams traded goals, with Eliska ZIEGLEROVA from the Czech Republic scoring in the last second of the half to level the scores at [11-11].
It was a strong and spirited performance by Team Suriname in the third period adding another 5 goals to their tally and limiting Team Czech to a single goal [16-12]. It looks unlikely that the team from Europe will be able to recover.
Both teams remained fully committed to the game, with tensions and passions running high referee Dan-Li Huang gave a yellow card to Petr SNAJDR (Czech Republic) and Ivan KARSTERS (Suriname) in the 32nd minute.
With the scores at [17-14] and 4.03 minutes left to play Team Czech call a time-out. It’s now or never if they want to return to play in the 5th/6th playoff match..
The final score was [18-14] with Delano BRAUMULLER top scoring in the game with 4 goals. Congratulations to Team Suriname who will now play in the 5th/6th playoff match tomorrow morning against Team China at 9am (GMT-5).
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Charles BARKLEY, Honorary Chair of The World Games 2022 and former professional basketball player this evening met with korfball athletes, Fleur HOEK and Olav VAN WIJNGAARDEN from Team Netherlands in Birmingham, Alabama, USA and even had an opportunity to hold and shoot a korfball!
Speaking ahead of The World Games 2022 Charles Barkley said “I’m excited to support this event, and am looking forward to trying my hand at korfball”. This evening he got his chance!
Barkley played for 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) playing for Philadelphia 76ers, Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets. He was selected for 11 NBA All-Star games and won Olympic gold in 1992 and then won the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award in the 1993 season.
Beginners guide to Korfball
Korfball is a dynamic and fast paced, mixed-gender team sport, specifically designed for men and women to play together. The playing field (also known as the court) is divided into an attack and defence zone, each zone has one post. A team has eight players on the court, two players of each gender in each zone.
Korfball in the USA
Team USA have played in The World Games on two occasions, 1989 and 1993, finishing in 5th place both times. Next month a representative team from the USA will participate in the first ‘IKF World Beach Korfball Championship’ in Nador, Morocco!
Visit our dedicated press page where you can find information about the sport of Korfball, The World Games, team roster/names, athlete interviews and also information about Korfball in the USA! Click to download the fact sheet.
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We are delighted to welcome Ron Froehlich (USA) Honorary Life President of the International World Games Association (IWGA) into the arena to watch the match between China and Germany on the third day of the korfball competition at The World Games 2022.
Ron Froehlich was IWGA President from 1992 to 2014. Since then, he has been serving as Honorary Life President.
Ron Froehlich (L) and Gabi Kool (R)
Ron Froehlich gets hands-on with a korfball ball with Gabi Kool, Executive Vice President of the IKF.
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Welcome to the third day of the korfball competition at The World Games 2022. Today is the final matches in the Group stage. From 13 to 17 July 2022 the World Games 2022 is taking place in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Eight teams are competing for medals at the 11th edition of The World Games.
Below you will find videos, photos and a updates – updated throughout the day.
The opening game on Day 3 at The World Games was between China and Germany. To secure a place in the semi-final and the possibility to medal Germany had to win.
The match was extremely close in the first period with very little to separate the teams. The defence from both teams was limiting the scoring opportunities.
Germany appeared to be more comfortable on the ball. During the second period Germany managed to open up a four goal lead courtesy of consecutive goals from Lucas WITTHAUS, Anna ORTH, Jan Robert HEMING and Lea SANDER [4-8].
Two additional goals from each team meant Germany went into the halftime break leading [6-10].
In the second half China never threatened, scoring just two goals which at any level is not going to be enough to win. Germany scored a further 8 goals in the second half.
The match ended with an amazing buzzer beater goal from Timon ORTH, a contender for goal of the day, for sure!
Final score [8-18]. Germany’s number 08, Lea SANDER, top scored in the match with 5 goals.
Chinese Taipei v Portugal
Our second match featured Chinese Taipei and Portugal who had so far both won and lost one match in this World Games competition. A win would keep their medal hopes alive…
A game of two halves! Portugal started strong in the first period shooting a high percentage and frustrating Chinese Taipei, limiting their chances which resulted in them taking a [3-5] lead.
Chinese Taipei, encouraged by the support in the arena of Representative Bi-khim Hsiao, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) started to relax and began to convert their chances and went into the half-time break with the score level [7-7]
Taipei made the perfect start to the second half with three quick goals from Shu-Chi CHANG, Han-Sheng CHIU and Cin CHEN which clearly knocked the confidence of the Portuguese team.
From this point forward Chinese Taipei would remain ahead. The match finished [19-11] with Shu-chi Chang top scoring for Taipei in the match with 5 goals.
The result means that Chinese Taipei finished second in Group B and are still within a shot of a medal.
Netherlands v Czech Republic
After the result of the earlier match today team Netherlands have already secured the top position in the group. After two narrow defeats to Chinese Taipei and Portugal, Czech Republic are rooted to the bottom of the group on zero points.
The attention for team Czech Republic is now on their remaining match tomorrow (July 16). At the end of the first period Netherlands had scored 12 to Czech Republic’s four, by halftime the result had been put beyond all doubt [23-8].
In the second half Team Netherlands entered cruise control mode and started to extend their lead scoring several beautiful goals.
Final score [38-11]. Harjan VISSCHER top scored for Team Netherlands with an impressive 9 goals.
Belgium v Suriname
Our final match on Day 3 and of the Group stages is between Team Belgium and Team Suriname.
Before tonight’s match Belgium led the group with four points after their [26-9] win against Germany and [27-11] win over China.
To keep their medal chances alive Suriname must win tonight against Belgium, after yesterday’s narrow loss to Germany.
In the opening five minutes of the first period Team Suriname made life difficult for Belgium, both teams scored two each [2-2].
Team Belgium then stepped up a gear, scoring the next six goals without reply. The defensive pressure was also cranked up by Belgium resulting in several shot clock violations by Suriname and attacks without registering a shot at goal.
At half-time Belgium led [14-3]. The second half produced some great goals from Belgium who knew the match had already been won.
Full-time: Belgium 29-14 Suriname. Belgium’s Stien REYNTJENS top scored in the match with 5 goals.
Belgium will play in the Semi-Final tomorrow against Chinese Taipei.
Image Gallery – Day 3
Ron Froehlich gets hands-on with a korfball ball with Gabi Kool, Executive Vice President of the IKF
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Welcome to Day 2 of the korfball competition at The World Games 2022. From 13 to 17 July 2022 the World Games 2022 is taking place in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Eight teams are competing for medals at the 11th edition of The World Games.
Below you will find videos, photos and a updates – updated throughout the day.
The first match on day 2 of the korfball competition at The World Games 2022 was between the finalists in 2017 World Games, Netherlands and Chinese Taipei.
Netherlands started this game with the level of fierce intensity that simply overpowered the team from Chinese Taipei racing 7-0 lead.
The level of pressure applied in defence by the Netherlands forced Taipei into making several uncharacteristic mistakes. At the end of first Quarter the scoreline was 10-3.
The second period was almost a replica of the first with team Netherlands dominating Taipei all over the court including in the rebound, which allowed the Netherlands multiple attempts to score.
At the halftime break Chinese Taipei trailed by 13 goals [18-5]. In an attempt to change things around Chinese Taipei coach Fang-Yi HSIEH made four substitutes at halftime, entering the match was Chun-Ta CHEN, Tzu-Yao HUANG Ya-Wen LIN and Kai-Yeh LO.
Midway through the second half Netherlands coach Jan NIEBEEK made 6 substitutes bringing on Esther CORDUS, Alwin OUT, Anouk HAARS, Terrenc GRIEMINK, Barbara BROUWER and Jelmer JONKER.
Olav VAN WIJNGAARDEN top scored in the match with 9 goals, but the goal of the game was scored in the last minute by Taipei’s Ya-Wen LIN who scored from distance resulting in the loudest cheers from the crowd in the arena.
Final score [34-18]. Tomorrow the Netherlands take on Czech Republic who pushed Taipei close on the opening day. Chinese Taipei will play Portugal in their last match of the group stage.
Belgium v China
Our second match on Day 2 of the korfball competition at The World Games 2022 was between Belgium and China. Due to the restrictions in China the opportunities to play competitively in recent months has been significantly limited. The lack of top level competition for Team China was clear for all to see.
Both teams traded goals for the opening minutes before Belgium pulled ahead ending the first period [7-3]. The match was effectively won in the second period after Belgium scored a further 10 goals to China’s 2.
Belgium scored some beautiful goals which was fully appreciated by the audience, many of whom were watching korfball for the first time. Halftime [17-5] in favour of Belgium.
Several substitutions were made in the second half by China in an attempt to inject some fresh legs and more energy, unfortunately the changes were unable to stop the Diamonds (Belgium) from scoring a further 10 goals.
Belgium’s Kian AMORGASTE top scored in the game with 8 goals.
Final score 27-11.
Germany v Suriname
The third match today was a must win match for Germany after their [26-9] defeat by Belgium on day one. If Suriname won they would be guaranteed a top four finish.
The match was highly competitive from the moment referee Lukas Pazourek (CZE) whistled to start the game to the full-time signal.
For the majority of the match neither team were able to assert their dominance on the game. Both teams fought for every ball and gave maximum effort, resulting in a physically competitive match.
There was little to separate the teams during the first half. Halftime [11-9] in favour of Germany.
Vladimir SLOT who top scored for Suriname scored twice in quick succession in the third period to level the scores at 15-15.
Pascal DEMUTH won and converted the resulting penalty to put Germany back into the lead [16-15] with 29 minutes played. Germany would remain ahead for the remainder of the match.
Final score; [ 24-22] in favour of Germany. Gerald VAN DIJK top scored in the match for Suriname with 7 goals. Germany’s Anna ORTH was the female top goal scorer with 6 goals.
On day three of the competition Germany will take on China, with Suriname taking on the No.2 ranked team in the World, Belgium.
Portugal v Czech Republic
Our final match on Day 2 was a must win for both teams after both recorded defeats on the opening day of the competition. On the first day Portugal lost to current World Games champions the Netherlands [29-13] and Czech Republic went down [21-17] to Chinese Taipei.
This was a crucial match, victory today would mean they remained in contention for a medal at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.
It was pleasing to see Portugal’s Tiago Miguel Castro Vasconcelos Luz return to the starting line up after an injury scare in the previous day’s game.
The match was full of passion and intensity, not just from the players on the court, but from the Coaches and substitutes on the bench.
The action was non-stop and end-to-end, with very little to separate the teams. At the end of the first period Portugal were ahead 6-4, and went into the halftime break [10-9].
Portugal briefly went 5 goals clear during the second half thanks to goals from Isabel ALMEIDA, Tiago Miguel CASTRO VASCONCELOS LUZ and Inês SANTOS before a comeback from Czech Republic reduced their deficit to two goals.
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The korfball competition at The World Games 2022 has started! From 13 to 1 7 July 2022 the World Games 2022 is taking place in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Eight team are competing for medals at the 11th edition of The World Games.
These are the reviews of all games being played today:
Belgium v Germany
The opening match of The World Games 2022 was between Belgium and Germany with both teams scoring goals in the first few minutes. After 6 minutes the scoreboard showed 3-3. In the second period Belgium stamped their authority on the match with nine unanswered goals meaning they went into the half-time break leading 12-3.
Belgium Head Coach Detlef Elewaut made substitutions throughout the second half to give all the squad court time.
In the stands watching the match was International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Mr Thomas Bach. Read more about the visit of the IOC President here.
Team Germany improved in the second half scoring 6 additional goals, however Belgium were too strong, winning with a final score of 26-9.
Belgium’s Lars COURTENS top scored in the match with 5 goals with Julie CALUWE scoring 4 of her own. You can watch the match back here.
Netherlands v Portugal
The Netherlands started their World Games 2022 campaign with a 29-13 win over Portugal.
Both teams started slowly with the scores close for the majority of the first half, mainly as a result of Netherlands missing several penalty shots. At half-time Portugal trailed by 7.
Netherlands made a spectacular start to the second half scoring seven before Portugal’s Hugo FERNANDES scored from distance.
Netherlands No.19 Jelmer JONKER top scored in the match with 7 goals, with Esther CORDUS top scoring with 4 of her own.
Next up for Netherlands is Chinese Taipei, and for Portugal they take on Czech Republic.
Chinese Taipei v Czech Republic
Chinese Taipei exploded out of blocks racing into a [5-0] lead with goals from Ya-Wen LIN, Chun-Hsien WU, Cin CHEN and Chun-Ta CHEN. It took 9 minutes before Czech Republic scored courtesy of Petr GALICEK [5-1].
At the end of the 1st Quarter, Chinese Taipei appeared to be in full control of the match. However Team Czech were not done just yet. In the second period they improved in all areas on the court, stepping up their defence, cutting out small mistakes. With 1 minute 18 seconds remaining in the half, Chinese Taipei’s advantage had been reduced to a single goal [10-9].
Half-time. [11-10]
Both teams continued to trade goals when play resumed. It was [13-13] after just four minutes of the second half. During the third period both teams made a number of substitutions in an attempt to break the deadlock.
The atmosphere within the arena was superb, the spectators knew that they were in for an exciting finish. What a match!
With just over 5 minutes remaining Chinese Taipei were still ahead [17-15]. Both Coaches called Time-Outs in an attempt to focus their players and provide final instructions. However, for Team Czech it was too late and time ran out. Final score [21-17]
China v Suriname
What a match! China and Suriname put on a show in the last match on Day 1 of The World Games.
It was a high intensity match from the referee’s first whistle, with very little to separate the teams.. It was the team from South America who went into the Quarter 1 break ahead by two goals, with Suriname’s Vladimir SLOT scoring three of the team’s 6 goals.
The scoreboard was at 10-10 within just over 1 minute to go in the first half! Both teams were giving it everything. It was a real edge of your seat game, with the teams trading goals throughout the second Quarter.
Two quick goals from Xiaoxi CHEN in the last few seconds of the half meant that China went into the half-time break leading by two [12-10].
We are not exactly sure what was said by Suriname coach Riko KRUIT during half-time, but it certainly had an impact. Suriname scored 8 goals in the third quarter and their defence managed to keep China to just two goals. [14-18].
The momentum was now firmly with Team Suriname who continued to dominate in the Final quarter. China attempted to come back into the game with a few nice moves, but it was too little too late. Suriname won the final quarter, and the match [19-25], which meant the celebrations could begin!
All teams are back in action tomorrow with their second group match. Suriname takes on Germany, and China will line-up against Belgium.
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Today the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach attended the opening match of the Korfball competition between Belgium and Germany at The World Games in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
The match was won by Belgiumwho beat Germanywith a scoreline of 26-9.
While today is the first time that Thomas Bach has watched a top level international korfball match, it is not Mr Bach’s first playing korfball!
Promoting gender equality, both on and off the field of play is a priority for the IOC, who have taken increasing actions in recent years to advance gender equality throughout the whole Olympic movement.
During the 2017 edition of The World Games held in Wrocław, Poland the IOC Sports Director Kit McConnell also took up the opportunity to watch the World’s only mixed-gender team ball sport played at the highest level.
In addition to Thomas Bach, IOC President we today also welcomed Nick Sellers, CEO World Games 2022, Randall Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham, Jonathan Porter, Chair of Birmingham Organising Committee, Irina Gladkikh, IOC Associate Director, Winter Sports and Recognised Sports.
We are delighted with the continued focus and support from the IOC and International World Games Association (IWGA) to korfball. Did you know every edition of The World Games, the IOC Sports Director and/or the IOC Olympic Games Executive Director have attended the korfball competition!
While President of the Belgian Olympic Committee, Jacques Rogge, previous IOC President attended the IKF World Korfball Championship in 1991. A year that is famous when Belgium won Gold for the first time in their history.
Mr Thomas Bach, IOC President with players and IKF officials at the World Games 2022 | Photo: Marco Spelten
World Games 2022
The World Games is a multi-sport event staged every four years by the International World Games Association and organised with the support of the International Olympic Committee.
The Korfball competition at The World Games 2022 takes place between Wednesday, July 13 to Sunday, July 17 at the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
Eight teams qualified for the The World Games; Belgium, China, Chinese Taipei, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands, Portugal and Suriname.
For the latest information from The World Games search online using the hashtags #WeAreTheWorldGames#TWG2022 #Korfball.
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The excitement is building ahead of the opening day of the korfball competition. National teams and IKF officials are already in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, to participate from 13 to 17 July 2022 at the The World Games 2022, a huge multi-sport event with more than 3,600 athletes from 34 sports and over 100 countries.
The World Games started with an amazing opening ceremony at the impressive Protective Stadium on Thursday evening (July 7th), and the spirit of the Olympics is again all around the athletes village. For korfball players The World Games are a unique and unforgettable experience.
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All the korfball matches at The World Games will be available to watch for free on the IKF live streaming service available on www.worldkorfball.sport and the IKF YouTube channel.
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The 22nd U17 Korfball World Cup has finished after two intense and exciting days of competition. From 2 to 3 July in Eindhoven’s Sportvenue De Vijfkamp, eleven national U17 teams started playing in two different groups, which leaded to a 2nd day of crossing and final games that determined the following final ranking:
1st – Netherlands 2nd – Belgium 3rd – Chinese Taipei
4th – Czech Republic
5th – Catalonia (Fair-play award)
6th – England
7th – Germany
8th – Slovakia
9th – Portugal
10th – Malaysia
11th – Hungary
The live streams of all matches were available for free on IKF Youtube channel: youtube.com/ikfchannel
All the results, live scores, statistics, play-by-play and other related info were available at the official website and social profiles of the tournament:
This event was organised by KNKV, DSC, Rust Roest, PSV and patronized by IKF. Congratulations to all people, clubs and volunteers that made possible this successful event.
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