Netherlands wins U19 KWC in 2015
The U19 team from the Netherlnds is the winner of the 2015 jubilee edition of the U19 Korfball World Cup.
In front of more than 1,200 spectators the Dutch youth team beat their eternal rivals from Belgium in an exciting final. Most of the match was very close only in the final minutes of the game Netherlands created a gap. The final whistle of IKF referee, Peter Busik from Slovakia was with 19 – 13.
The bronze medal was for the youngsters from Chinese Taipei. They beat the big surprise of this event Hungary with 16-13.
New Zealand as newcomer in this event achieved the 10th place.
The city of Leeuwarden was three days the center of youth korfball in the 20th edition of this major event.
IKF President, Mr Jan Fransoo handed the cup to the winners.
The total U19 Korfball World Cup ranking in 2015 is:
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Chinese Taipei
- Hungary
- England
- Portugal
- Germany
- Catalonia
- Czech Republic
- New Zealand
- China
- Brazil
- Romania.
