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Wales and Slovakia contest 11th place at IKF European Korfball Championship 2026

Zlín, 23 October 2026 – Wales and Slovakia met in the placement match for 11th position at the DATART Arena in Zlín on the penultimate day of the IKF European Korfball Championship 2026.

The contest was closely fought throughout, reflecting the competitive nature of the lower placement section. At half-time Wales held a narrow 6-5 advantage, with goals shared across a variety of shot types. Key contributors in the opening period included Kiera Wilcox and Leo Comerford (two each) for Wales, while Slovakia responded through Ema Ondrejcova, Ilia Stetsenko, Monika Bogdanova, Patrik Kocur and Zuzana Hrosovska.

The final ranking will determine 11th and 12th place. With the top ten teams at the European Championship securing automatic qualification for the IKF World Korfball Championship 2027 in the Netherlands, neither Slovakia nor Wales will advance to next year’s global event from this match. Both sides nevertheless gained valuable experience across the group stages and placement matches held in Prostějov, Otrokovice and Zlín.

Tournament recap: Slovakia

Slovakia competed in Group C against Germany, Türkiye and Serbia, securing a third-place finish. In the second group phase they faced Hungary, Poland and Scotland, recording competitive results that positioned them for the 9–12 placement section. After a narrow defeat to Poland, they contested the 11th-place match. Coached by Hans van Hellemont and captained by Monika Bogdanova, with consistent scoring from Ema Ondrejcova and Zuzana Bušíková, the Slovak side showed resilience and will take important development experience into future campaigns.

Tournament recap: Wales

Wales finished third in Group D behind hosts Czechia and England. In the second group phase they competed against Poland, Ireland and Switzerland, securing points that earned them a place in the 9–12 section. A defeat to Hungary saw them drop into the 11th-place match. Under coach Ross Carr-Taylor and captain Kiera Wilcox, with contributions from Leo Comerford, Yasmin Williams and others, the Welsh team remained competitive throughout and gained valuable international minutes that will support their continued growth.

The top ten teams at the IKF European Korfball Championship 2026 qualify automatically for the IKF World Korfball Championship 2027. With the Netherlands already assured of their place as hosts, the remaining European berths have been confirmed through the results of the championship.