Update 1 December 2022: The dates of the IKF WKC 2023 have been announced. Chinese Taipei Korfball Association and IKF are looking forward to welcome the korfball community from 20-29 October 2023.
Original post 27 November 2022:
The Council of the International Korfball Federation, in consultation with the Local Organizing Committee of the 12th IKF World Korfball Championship, has decided that the WKC 2023 will have 24 participating teams. It is the first time the World Championship will have 24 countries and regions taking part, following the 20 teams that took part in the 11th World Korfball Championship in Durban, South Africa, in 2019.
The decision to expand the size of the event follows the large number of countries and regions that have or will take part in the qualifying events. This is a testimony to the versatility of the IKF member countries following the Covid-19 Pandemic. Growth has been particular in Africa – with a record 6 countries taking part in last month’s All Africa Korfball Championships, held in an innovative format in Abidjan (CIV) and Lusaka (ZAM) – and Asia – with a record 12 countries taking part in this week’s Asia Oceania Korfball Championship in Pattaya (THA). The Americas have seen a decline in participation as countries are struggling with the economic crisis aftermath of the pandemic.
The following countries have qualified until now:
Host: Chinese Taipei
Europe: Belgium, Catalonia, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Turkey. Further either Ireland or Switzerland has qualified directly*.
Africa: Morocco, Zimbabwe
First reserves Europe: 1) Switzerland or Ireland*, 2) France
First reserves Africa: South Africa (IKF AAKC South), Ivory Coast (IKF AAKC North/West)
From Asia and Oceania, 7 countries will qualify (in addition to the host country), among which at least one Oceanian country.
From the Americas, 2 countries will qualify. The IKF Pan American Korfball Championship will be played next month in Buenos Aires (ARG).
* Ireland and Switzerland played in parallel European qualifiers, while only one of the two countries will qualify directly. The IKF Council has decided that out of these two countries, the country that will have the highest position in the new IKF World Ranking per 1/1/2023 will qualify directly. The other country will be first reserve from Europe.
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https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/header_wkc_2023_24teams.png3801000Jan Fransoohttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngJan Fransoo2022-11-27 17:50:142023-12-11 08:58:55IKF Council decides to host 24 teams next year in Taipei: Hungary and Slovakia join earlier qualified teams from Europe
[Last update: 3/12/2022 at 13:30 CET – Day 6 finished] – From Monday 28th November to Sunday 4th December 2022, the 11th IKF Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship is taking place in Pattaya City, Thailand. This is a qualifying event for the next IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 to be played in Taipei. [Download Press event booklet here]
From Asia and Oceania, 7 countries will qualify for the WKC 2023 (in addition to the host country), among which at least one Oceanian country. [Read more about qualification]
IKF ASIA YOUTUBE LIVE STREAM PLAYLIST:
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All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow this tournament live on www.worldkorfball.sport and on Youtube (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play, …).
The Korfball Association of Thailand (KAT), in collaboration with the IKF, is the organiser of this important championship, the largest AOKC event ever held with 12 teams participating.
The teams of Australia, China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand will battle it out in two groups of six (drawn based on world rankings) before cross over matches make for an exciting final weekend where all teams will still be contention to qualify for next year’s World Championship.
DAY 5 REVIEW (2/12/2022)
DAY 6 REVIEW (3/12/2022) – By Rob Smith
In the first two games of the day the two remaining qualification places were at stake. Indonesia ranked number 32 by IKF met number 34 ranked Thailand in the first match. Although Indonesia is a longer standing participant in international korfball, that pedigree is balanced by the professionalism that Thailand has brought to this tournament, both as the host and from an exciting, talented team that has grown steadily through a week of competition. Those were the telling factors and Thailand won the match by 15-8 to book their spot in the Korfball World Championship next year.
Hong Kong China, a participant at the previous three world championships, was intent on confirming their place in the 2023 edition. In the day’s second match, to determine the eighth and final qualifier from this tournament, Malaysia stood in their way. Both teams started tentatively before Hong Kong China discovered more shooting accuracy than they have found in the previous two days, and better parity in the rebound, managing to prevail, at last, with reasonable comfort by 17-6.
Next up, in the first semi final, New Zealand, fighting for a medal for the first time in an Asia Oceania Korfball Championship, took on the might of Chinese Taipei. Playing with greater intensity than they have so far this tournament, the long time champion took their game up a gear at critical points in the game, leaving New Zealand behind, to stroll into the final by 27-12. Despite losing this game, after starting the tournament as the sixth ranked participant, New Zealand will be content with a shot at the bronze medal.
In what promised to be the most interesting game of the day, Australia was determined to produce an upset against China, which is nine places higher on the IKF rankings. Although Australia pushed hard, and threatened a comeback late on, China established an early lead and was able to dictate terms from that point, winning by 22-17 to secure a place in the final and validate its IKF ranking.
Making their final appearance at this tournament, repeating a pool game they played on day three, Singapore and Philippines contested the day’s final game, battling for this tournament’s eleventh ranking. Both have made progress through the week, and to their credit, managed to finish with a competitive match, despite the intensity both have expended to this point. With a final score of 18-11 Philippines repeated their victory from three days ago, both teams marking an improvement from that 11-8 win.
DAY 5 REVIEW (2/12/2022) – By Rob Smith
With the top four teams in this tournament decided yesterday, today and tomorrow will determine which others fill the next four ranking positions and therefore assure qualification to the 2023 World Korfball Championship.
India faced Indonesia in the first game, intent on celebrating their comeback to international korfball after a long absence with a seat at the top table. While the first half was tight and tense, India moved up a gear in the second half to win the game comfortably, 25-8, therefore securing qualification and participation in the world championship for the first time since 2011, a whole generation ago in terms of korfball talent.
Hong Kong China and Japan both participated in the 2019 world championship, having finished fourth and fifth respectively in 2018’s edition of this tournament, and are both intent on building on that in 2023. They met to decide which will definitely advance. Hong Kong China led for much of a game dominated by defence and characterised by nerves in attack. Although Hong Kong China seemed to have overcome their disappointment at missing a top four place yesterday, the margin was always small and Japan stayed positive to take the lead late in the game, holding firm to win by 10-9. Japan celebrated their qualification and a chance to play for the fifth ranking this week, while Hong Kong China has one more chance tomorrow to make it into the top eight.
Thailand and Singapore met to determine which will keep their opportunity to qualify for the world championship alive into the last two days. Singapore has yet to win a game, while Thailand achieved that milestone yesterday. Encouraged by that success, the host established a comfortable first half lead, which they built on further for a final scoreline of 21-6, putting into practice what they have learnt in their earlier games. While Singapore became the first team that will definitely not proceed to next year’s world championship, they are young players and their first international experience has set them up for a positive future in korfball.
Malaysia and Philippines met in the day’s final game. Again the loser would be removed from contention for a place in the World Korfball Championship. Malaysia has shown plenty of promise at this tournament, and with a young and determined team, is establishing the foundation required if it is to become a serious future contender. Philippines is at an earlier point in its korfball development. Malaysia steadily built a lead to confirm it remains in contention for qualification, winning by 17-6, while Phillipines must be content to play off for 11th place.
DAY 5 IMAGE GALLERY RECAP (by Krit Suttipithuk)
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DAY 4 REVIEW (1/12/2022)
DAY 4 REVIEW (1/12/2022) – By Rob Smith
Today’s Asia Oceania Korfball Championship matches established the top four, who have all now qualifed for the 2023 Korfball World Championship. Outside those places, a further four will also receive the invitation, and none of the remaining eight in Pattaya City are yet excluded as the last three days will determine their success, or otherwise.
Hong Kong China and New Zealand have been close korfball rivals for many years. Today’s first match, setting the two against each other, was the final pool game for each and would determine which progressed to this tournament’s top four. Both defended with great determination, though struggled to overcome the tension of the occasion when on the attack. Goals were difficult to come by, particularly in the first half. Eventually New Zealand’s rebounding superiority was reflected on the scoreboard, establishing a lead that they preserved with focus and careful clock management. The 11-7 result means they will play for the medals and have assured qualification to the world champs, while Hong Kong China, which currently has a superior IKF ranking to New Zealand, will fight for fifth place at best in the crossover games.
Thailand and Malaysia featured in the day’s second match, with the host still in search of their first win. Two even teams, showing their athleticism, determination and korfball skills in advance of their relative inexperience, they have both been an asset to this tournament. However, once again scoring was slow as the tension threatened to overwhelm the players. However, Thailand established a lead that they never gave up, albeit that Malaysia fought back to one goal down and threatened to force golden goal at the end. Unlike their last second victory over India, this time Malaysia was not able to come through for a win, giving Thailand their first ‘W’ of the week, and their first ever victory in an international tournament match, by 9-8, which elevated them above Malaysia in the pool standings on the basis of this result for an easier path to the top eight.
Singapore is also without a win, with perhaps their best opportunity so far in the day’s third game, where they took on Indonesia. While world championship qualification is still an opportunity for both these teams, they will need to make significant improvements in the coming days to bring that about. Indonesia showed the most benefit from the lessons of the past three days, taking their second win of the tournament 10-6.
In the next match, two of the higher ranked teams, Japan and Australia, faced off. With their longer korfball pedigree, Australia was determined to put yesterday’s Pool A loss to Chinese Taipei behind them, and confirm their place in the top four. They duly built an advantage on the scoreboard that Japan never looked likely to threaten, winning by 15-7 to confirm they will also have a rest day tomorrow ahead of the crossover games, where they will contest the medals, and like their Oceania neighbour has now qualified for the 2023 world championship,while Japan still has further work if they are to take one of the remaining qualification positions.
Chinese Taipei met India in the day’s fifth game. After a relatively low scoring first half, the defending champion put on an exhibition for the spectators, and issued a strident warning to the other teams that will contest the medals, escalating the score rapidly to give India their harshest reminder thus far on their return that international korfball has progressed since they have been away. Final score: 36-11, which was immaterial in terms of next year’s world championship qualification since Chinese Taipei qualify automatically as the host.
Having already won Pool B, China met Phillipines to complete the day’s matches, and the round robin section of the tournament. The game was never in doubt and the world’s number four ranked korfball nation prevailed comfortably by 24-7. China has also sealed qualification.
The top four will sit out tomorrow’s play ahead of semi finals on Saturday, while the other eight teams play crossover games to narrow down which will finish ranked between five and eight and therefore book trips to Chinese Taipei next year.
DAY 4 IMAGE GALLERY RECAP (by Krit Suttipithuk)
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DAY 3 REVIEW (30/11/2022)
DAY 3 REVIEW (30/11/2022) – By Rob Smith
Day three’s first match was contested by New Zealand and Indonesia. New Zealand played efficiently, scoring regularly, while defending impressively to keep their opponent scoreless, the first time a team at this tournament has ended the game with zero goals, for a 26-0 result.
Hong Kong China played with spirit in the next match, though were unable to stay close to China, who kept an even tempo, albeit relatively low scoring, to comfortably prevail by 14-8, making it near certain they will win Pool B, and setting up the Hong Kong China versus New Zealand match tomorrow as the decider for the other semi final position from that side of the draw.
After the two teams concerned experienced heartbreak and heroics respectively against India yesterday, the next match, between Japan and Malaysia, was crucial for the prospects of each. Malaysia fell short of the intensity they brought yesterday, while for Japan their loss firmed their resolve. Neither team could really gain any scoring rhythm, and the tournament’s lowest scoring game so far ended with Japan the victor by 11-4.
Unbeaten in Pool A, and now near certain to advance to the medal matches, Chinese Taipei and Australia was the next game. World third ranked Chinese Taipei has not lost to 13th ranked Australia for 16 years, and although most meetings between the two longest standing rivals at this tournament are genuine contests, this was not the day for Australia to break that streak. Once again they made Chinese Taipei work, though once again the Asian champion proved stronger, winning by 23-10.
India and Thailand were up next: India keen to move on from their final second loss yesterday afternoon, while despite some encouraging performances, the host has yet to record a win. Two of the most physical teams at the tournament, bringing all their commitment made for a game with several injury breaks, and defence generally on top at each end. Another low scoring game finished at 16-9 to India, meaning Thailand is still hunting its first win.
Also hunting their first win, though with one guaranteed to achieve it, Singapore and Philippines were next. A close contest played in good spirit saw both applying some of the lessons they have learnt over the first two days of the tournament up against the more experienced teams here. In the end Philippines was ahead by 11-8, to record their first win this week, and their first at this tournament, having lost every game at the previous Asia Oceania Korfball Championship, where they made their debut.
Appearing for the second time today in Pool B were both China and Indonesia in the day’s penultimate match. Both showed the effects of three games of international korfball over the preceding days in a match that never really took off, though China was able to keep their game opponent at bay, recording a 21-4 victory to remain unbeaten at the top of Pool B.
Also each playing their second game of the day, Chinese Taipei and Japan were today’s final contestants, the former comfortably maintaining their unbeaten run at this and all Asia Oceania tournaments for the past 16 years, underlining their position as favourite for another gold medal this week with a 22-9 victory.
Tomorrow’s games, rounding out pool play, promise to proceed with less certainty: several of the matchups are far less easy to predict than today’s eight games as final positions in the pool, and chances at qualification for next year’s World Korfball Championship are at stake for several teams. It promises to be an interesting day.
DAY 3 IMAGE GALLERY RECAP (by Krit Suttipithuk)
DAY 2 REVIEW (29/11/2022)
DAY 2 REVIEW (29/11/2022) – By Rob Smith
In the first match on day two of the 11th Asia Oceania Korfball Championship, Japan faced India. Japan was unable to match the uncompromising aggression of their opponent, falling behind from the start and never re-gaining enough ground, to finish the game in deficit at 10-15, A result that shows how close Pool A will be.
Australia and Malaysia were next to take the field, and as in their game yesterday, Australia started slowly before finding the measure of an athletic though relatively inexperienced opponent.
Thailand took on the Asian champion Chinese Taipei in the third game. Although the host team was not overawed by their decorated opponent, fighting to the end, the big difference in score was an accurate indication of the pedigree of the champion next to the inexperience of a nation playing at this level for the first time.
Hong Kong China and Indonesia was the first Pool B game of the day. This one also followed the form guide, with Indonesia working hard but falling short of a higher ranked opponent, for a final score of 18-6.
New Zealand has contested the past four editions of this tournament, three more than their opponent today, Philippines, and the final score reflected the gulf between the two: 27-8, the second time in two days that New Zealand has been in a game with 30 goals, this time on the positive side of the score line.
China and Singapore provided even more goals, though the match was the most one-sided so far. Again Singapore fought valiantly, though are unable to counter the craft, skill and strategy of more seasoned teams. China has been beaten start to the tournament continues, score: 41-2.
In complete contrast, India versus Malaysia was the closest game of the tournament so far. Malaysia managed to counter the fierce style of India, staying close in a low scoring game, that was decided in spectacular fashion with a final second effort by Eu Ginn Wong: an almost golden goal to break Indian hearts and put Malaysia in prime position for a top eight finish by 11-10.
Returning for the day’s final game, the hosts again put up a spirited performance against a much more experienced opponent, before suffering their third loss. This time it was Australia that defeated Thailand, recording a third victory in two days, this by 18-11, while their opponent has yet to win.
DAY 2 IMAGE GALLERY RECAP (by Krit Suttipithuk)
DAY 1 REVIEW (28/11/2022)
DAY 1 REVIEW (28/11/2022) – By Rob Smith
A record 12 teams are participating in the 11th Asia Oceania Korfball Tournament this week at the Eastern National Sports Training Center, Pattaya, Thailand.
For the pool matches, games are 32 minutes, packing eight games per day into the first three days of a heavy schedule.
In the tournament’s first game Singapore, in their first ever match at this level, was unable to compete with Hong Kong China, who won comfortably by 31-6.
China and New Zealand contested the second game, and after a competitive first quarter, the Asian giant, ranked fourth in the world, managed to assert their dominance over their Oceania opponent for a 23-12 victory.
Next up, also in Pool B, Indonesia and Philippines showed athleticism and purpose, though fewer goals than the first two matches, in a contest that ended with Indonesia prevailing by 11-6.
Australia took awhile to click into gear against India, which was playing for the first time in international korfball for several years. Due to this absence, India has fallen to the number 47 world ranking. Despite losing by 18-8 to Australia, India showed enough to suggest they will move back up once this tournament is completed and the year’s rankings are calculated.
After a colourful opening ceremony, where the athletes were welcomed by a troop of young traditional dance performers, Thailand and Japan took to the field. The host country, also playing at this level for the first time, showed their exciting potential in a keen and fiercely fought contest with Japan, which is ranked at number 16 in the world, 18 places above Thailand. Although Japan notched a 16-12 win, Thailand reinforced the belief that they will also contest a top eight place at this tournament.
Malaysia and the defending Asia Oceania champion Chinese Taipei were the final two teams to make their first appearance for the week, playing an entertaining game that featured an athletic effort by a fresh Malaysian team, showing that, if they can find their shooting range, they will trouble several of the more highly ranked teams this week. Nevertheless, the world number three was never in doubt for the win, taking it out by 20-5.
Back into action for the second time in a long day, New Zealand eased to their first win of the tournament, overpowering Singapore by 23-1. New Zealand’s female players accounted for over half the team’s goals, and with two heavy losses, Singapore’s first day in international korfball should prove a big learning curve.
Also back for their second game of the tournament, Hong Kong China and Philippines finished off the day. Hong Kong China again proving too strong for a less experienced rival, again making a strong start, and only easing up on their rival towards the end in a game that finished 16-6.
DAY 1 IMAGE GALLERY RECAP (by Krit Suttipithuk)
LIVE STREAMS, RESULTS & SOCIAL MEDIA
All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow this tournament live on www.worldkorfball.sport and on Youtube (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play, …).
HOW TO FOLLOW
The official profiles of IKF Asia on Facebook, Instagram and Yotube will try to provide as many images, videos and information as possible from this tournament.
All teams, participants and fans can join the conversation and share their content and support using the hashtag #AOKC2022 and #korfball.
The qualified countries from Europe and Africa are already known after the 4 tournaments played during the last months: the AAKC North-West and South and the EU WKC Q-A & Q-B.
The other qualifying event still to be played togeher with this AOKC is the Pan-American Korfball Championship, that will take place in Buenos Aires at the end of December.
The Eastern National Sports Training Center in Pattaya is ready to host this exciting championship, that can be followed live on www.worldkorfball.sport (more info and links below)
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/header_aokc_2022_day5.png3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-11-26 20:24:222023-12-11 08:58:55The IKF Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship 2022 is on: daily updates here
The IKF regrets to announce the passing of Mr Ruth Kool, bearer of the IKF Badge of Honour, at age 83 on 27 October 2022. Mr Kool was involved in the development of korfball on national and international level for many years, and has been involved with the IKF on multiple positions. After serving four years on the Finance Committee, Ruth became the IKF’s financial administrator in 1992. A task he has, as a volunteer, performed until the end of 2000. He will be remembered as a very involved, knowledgeable and humble volunteer. The IKF is grateful for his many contributions to the development of korfball.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/ruth_kool_24nov2022_web.png321845Geke Maathttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngGeke Maat2022-11-24 09:16:172023-12-11 08:58:56IKF Badge of Honour, Mr. Ruth Kool, passes away at age 83.
The Czech city of Prostějov hosted from 18 to 20 November 2022 the 2nd Round of this brand new European IKF Korfball Champions League. [Press kit booklet here]
The two 1st rounds R1A & R1B were played last September in Portugal and Poland, and the winners of those tournaments (TuS Schildgen and Tornadoes KC) were competing again in this Round 2, with 6 other European national club champions.
After 3 intense and exciting days with a lot of tight and interesting matches, the German Tus Schildgen became the winner of this Round 3. After beating in the semi-finals the local Czech team of SK RG Prostějov, they were also able to win the final by 17-12 the last day, performing a great final match versus the English team of Trojans KC, that also qualified for this 3rd Round by winning the other semi-final against the German SG Pegasus.
The Dutch and Belgian national runners-up await now these two teams in the Round 3 to be played next 6-7 January 2023 in Belgium.
The other semi-finalists that ended in 3rd and 4th place, SG Pegasus and SK RG Prostějov, automatically qualified to play the KCL Challenger Final.
The teams ranked 5 to 8 in this 2nd round, will also play a final event next year to reveal which one becomes the KCL Satellite champion.
(c) Photo by Robin Röhrich(c) Photo by Robin Röhrich
FINAL RESULTS: *Daily image galleries below
KCL R2 FINAL RANKING:
1st: TuS Schildgen– Qualified for KCL R3 2nd: Trojans KC – Qualified for KCL R3 3rd: SG Pegasus – Qualified for KCL Challenger 4th: SK RG Prostějov – Qualified for KCL Challenger 5th: CK Vallparadís – Qualified for KCL Satellite 6th: Tornadoes KC – Qualified for KCL Satellite 7th: NC Benfica – Qualified for KCL Satellite 8th: SZAC Budapest – Qualified for KCL Satellite
More information about this new competition format for European korfball clubs can be found here.
DAY 3 FINAL MATCHES:
FINAL: TuS Schildgen – Trojans KC
FOR 3rd PLACE: SK RG Prostějov – SG Pegasus
FOR 5th PLACE: Tornadoes KC – CK Vallparadís
FOR 7th PLACE: NC Benfica – SZAC Budapest
KCL R2 LIVE STREAMS PLAYLIST (ALL GAMES):
DAY 3 IMAGE GALLERY – FINALS (by Veronica Supikova)
DAY 2 IMAGE GALLERY (by Veronica Supikova)
EVENING GAMES (SEMI-FINALS)
MORNING GAMES (GROUP PHASE)
DAY 1 IMAGE GALLERY (by Veronica Supikova)
LIVE STREAMS, RESULTS & SOCIAL MEDIA
All fans around the world will be able to follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchanneland on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …).
On social media you will be able to find the best images, clips and highlights, visiting the following official @IKFKCL profiles, as well as the regular and well-known IKF profiles (see below) and via the hashtags #KCL and #korfball:
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/header_qualified_for_KCLR3_2022_v2.jpg3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-11-21 16:11:592023-12-11 08:58:57TuS Schildgen & Trojans KC qualify for the Korfball Champions League R3
Pattaya City in Thailand will host from Monday 28th November to Sunday 4th December 2022, the 11th Asia Oceania Korfball Championships (AOKC). [Download Press kit here]
This event, run by the Korfball Association of Thailand (KAT) will be the largest AOKC event ever held with 12 teams participating all with the goal of qualifying for the 2023 IKF World Korfball Championships in Chinese Taipei.
The teams of Australia, China, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand will battle it out in two groups of six drawn based on world rankings before cross over matches make for an exciting final weekend where all teams will still be contention to qualify for the World Championships.
*NOTE: The match schedule has been slightly updated on 26/11/2022 (v.1)
LIVE STREAMS, RESULTS & SOCIAL MEDIA
All fans around the world will be able to follow this tournament live on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …).
HOW TO FOLLOW
The official profiles of IKF Asia on Facebook, Instagram and Yotube will try to provide as many images, videos and information as possible from this tournament.
All teams, participants and fans can join the conversation and share their content and support using the hashtag #AOKC2022 and #korfball.
The Czech city of Prostějov, is hosting from Friday to Sunday (18-20 November 2022), the 2nd Round of this brand new European IKF Korfball Champions League. [Press kit booklet here]
The two 1st rounds R1A & R1B were played last September in Portugal and Poland, and the winners of those rounds are competing again in this Round 2, with 6 other European national club champions.
FINAL RESULTS: *Daily image galleries below (updating)
DAY 3 FINAL MATCHES:
FINAL: TuS Schildgen – Trojans KC
https://youtu.be/HAD09v-wFuA
FOR 3rd PLACE: SK RG Prostějov – SG Pegasus
https://youtu.be/70tLWIxkxGE
FOR 5th PLACE: Tornadoes KC – CK Vallparadís
https://youtu.be/n9tQN93IC8c
FOR 7th PLACE: NC Benfica – SZAC Budapest
https://youtu.be/m1ucd4oAsfE
Three intense and excinting days full of matches will decide which are the best teams that will qualify for the 3rd Round, were the Dutch and Belgian national runners-up await.
The other teams will also be playing and competing to qualify for the KCL Challenge and KCL Satellite Finals to be played at the beginning of next year.
More information about this new competition format for European korfball clubs can be found here.
DAY 3 IMAGE GALLERY – FINALS (by Veronica Supikova)
DAY 2 IMAGE GALLERY (by Veronica Supikova)
EVENING GAMES (SEMI-FINALS)
MORNING GAMES (GROUP PHASE)
DAY 1 IMAGE GALLERY (by Veronica Supikova)
LIVE STREAMS, RESULTS & SOCIAL MEDIA
All fans around the world will be able to follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchanneland on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …).
On social media you will be able to find the best images, clips and highlights, visiting the following official @IKFKCL profiles, as well as the regular and well-known IKF profiles (see below) and via the hashtags #KCL and #korfball:
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/header_ready_KCLR2_2022.png3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-11-16 16:45:192023-12-11 08:58:58The 2nd Round of the Korfball Champions League is on! (updated results & images)
The IKF All-Africa Korfball Championship South 2022 has finished and the last decisive match between South Africa and Zimbabwe ended 12-14 in favour of Zimbabwe, who becomes the champion of this exciting 3-day event and most importantly, qualifies to play the next IKF World korfball Championship 2023 in Taipei for the 2nd time in history. In 2019, Zimbabwe also qualified for the IKF WKC 2019, but declined participation.
South Africa who were the African defending champions were favourites going into the final, but Zimbabwe put up a spirited performance to upset the odds. Zimbabwe coach Innocent Kanosvava said team work help them to accomplish their mission against a formidable South Africa.
Zimbabwe and Morocco, who qualified after winning the IKF All-Africa Korfball Championship North-West South one month ago in Abidyan (Ivory Coast), are the two African countries that will compete in next year’s WKC in Taipei, together with 22 other countries from the other continents.
The city of Lusaka in Zambia hosted from 11 to 13 November this second African qualifying event. The National teams of Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia competed during three intense and exciting days to finish in first place and qualify for the IKF World Korfball Championship 2023.
Zambia – South Africa #AAKC2022 South (Day 1 – 11/11/2022)Zambia – South Africa #AAKC2022 South (Day 1 – 11/11/2022)Opening ceremony of the IKF AAKC South in Lusaka, Zambia (11/11/2022)
UPDATED RESULTS AND FINAL RANKING (after Day 3):
1st place: Zimbabwe (6 pts – 2/0) – Qualifies to play the IKF WKC 2023 2nd place: South Africa (3 pts – 1/1) 3rd place: Zambia (0 pts – 0/2) 4th place: Zimbabwe Filchrist (out of competition)
*Due to the late withdrawal of Malawi, a 2nd team from Zimbabwe played out of competition replacing this country. **See below for match reviews and daily image galleries
MATCH SCHEDULE:
Daily results, videos*, scorers and ranking are available on worldkorfball.sport website: click here
Zimbabwe becomes the champion of this tournament after winning South Africa in today’s last final match, and qualifies for the 1st time in history to play next year’s IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 in Taipei.
GAME 5: ZAMBIA – ZIM2 Filchrist (5-4 Golden Goal)
A golden goal decided this last game, that was Zambia’s 1st win in this championship.
The second match between Zambia and Zimbabwe was tense but sportive (just 4 penalties were given). In the first quarter Zambia was more accurate with the scores (5-3), but in the second and third quarter the Zimbabwean squad was mostly on the good side of the score, but still close. In the third quarter, the score difference was never more than 1. Four minutes before the end of the game, Chris Tembo scored 13-13 with a penalty shot. With two and a half minute to go, Tafara Muzvidziwa (ZIM) scored the decisive goal (13-14), and the missed penalty by Zimbabwe was not important anymore.
Tomorrow’s final match between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be decisive to know which team raises this tournament’s trophy and qualifies for the next IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 in Taipei.
GAME 3: ZIM2 Filchrist – SOUTH AFRICA (11-13)
In the first match between ZIM2 Filchrist and South Africa, Filchrist took the lead in the first quarter, but South Africa already had repaired that at the end of that quarter (4-4). The second and the third quarter South Africa took the lead (6-12), but last quarter ZIM2 Filchrist came strongly back at 46 seconds before the end of the match, scoring the 11-12. Danie Smith (RSA) answered directly and secured the win for South Africa with his third goal in this match (11-13).
The second match between Zambia and South Africa was a real thriller. Both teams were eager to win and played with temperament and searched what physical play was accepted by the referees. During the whole match the teams kept close to each other, just twice the difference in score was 3 in favour of Zambia and finishing the 1st half 5-5. Zambia was leading during the whole match, but in the last 3 minutes, South Africa was able to change the situation, and after an incredible comeback, achieved the victory by a short 12-13, and forgetting the previous 5 missed penalties.
OPENING CEREMONY
GAME 1: ZIM 2 Filchrist KC – ZIMBABWE (8-12)
The first match of this IKF AAKC South faced ZIM 2 Filchrist KC and Zimbabwe. Until half time, both teams were equal, very enthousiastic and performing fast play. The score of 6-6 at half time was a fare result for both teams. During the second half, the national squad of Zimbabwe was more accurate in scoring and was able to won the match by 8-12.
PRE-EVENT ACTIVITIES & CLINICS
The previous days before the tournament’s start, several clinics for referees and jury officers were taking place in Lusaka. Fifteen participants from Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi were preparing to act as officials at this IKF All-Africa Korfball Championship South 2022. For referees, the duo-refereeing was new. The new roles, communication and positioning are the main topics for them. Talks about the rules and roundtable discussions were also taking place.
Each day there were 2 sessions where all of them participate, as during the event jury and referees will be working as a team. Each session ends with one hour practical match.
HOW TO FOLLOW
The official profiles of IKF Africa on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will tried to provide as much images, videos and information as possible from this tournament.
The videos of all games were uploaded as soon as possible to IKF Africa Youtube channel, and also shared on IKF main channels.
All teams, participants and fans could join the conversation and share their content and support using the hashtag #AAKC2022 and #korfball.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/header_new2_aakc2022_south_champions.png3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-11-13 21:07:342023-12-11 08:58:58Zimbabwe qualifies for the 2nd time in history for the World Korfball Championship
The IKF All-Africa Korfball Championship South 2022 has started in Zambia. The city of Lusaka hosts from 11 to 13 November this second African qualifying event for next year’s IKF World Korfball Championship in Taipei.
Zambia – South Africa #AAKC2022 South (Day 1 – 11/11/2022)Zambia – South Africa #AAKC2022 South (Day 1 – 11/11/2022)
The National teams of Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia are the teams that will compete during these three intense and exciting days to finish in first place and qualify for the IKF World Korfball Championship 2023.
Opening ceremony of the IKF AAKC South in Lusaka, Zambia (11/11/2022)
Morocco is already qualified after winning the IKF All-Africa Korfball Championship North-West South one month ago in Abidyan, Ivory Coast. *Due to the late withdrawal of Malawi, there will be a 2nd team from Zimbabwe that will play out of competition replacing this country.
UPDATED RESULTS AND RANKING (after Day 3):
1st place: Zimbabwe (6 pts – 2/0) – Qualifies to play the IKF WKC 2023 2nd place: South Africa (3 pts – 1/1) 3rd place: Zambia (0 pts – 0/2) 4th place: Zimbabwe Filchrist (out of competition)
*See below for match reviews and daily image galleries
MATCH SCHEDULE:
Daily results, videos*, scorers and ranking will be available on worldkorfball.sport website: click here
Zimbabwe becomes the champion of this tournament after winning South Africa in today’s last final match, and qualifies for the 1st time in history to play next year’s IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 in Taipei.
GAME 5: ZAMBIA – ZIM2 Filchrist (5-4 Golden Goal)
A golden goal decided this last game, that was Zambia’s 1st win in this championship.
The second match between Zambia and Zimbabwe was tense but sportive (just 4 penalties were given). In the first quarter Zambia was more accurate with the scores (5-3), but in the second and third quarter the Zimbabwean squad was mostly on the good side of the score, but still close. In the third quarter, the score difference was never more than 1. Four minutes before the end of the game, Chris Tembo scored 13-13 with a penalty shot. With two and a half minute to go, Tafara Muzvidziwa (ZIM) scored the decisive goal (13-14), and the missed penalty by Zimbabwe was not important anymore.
Tomorrow’s final match between South Africa and Zimbabwe will be decisive to know which team raises this tournament’s trophy and qualifies for the next IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 in Taipei.
GAME 3: ZIM2 Filchrist – SOUTH AFRICA (11-13)
In the first match between ZIM2 Filchrist and South Africa, Filchrist took the lead in the first quarter, but South Africa already had repaired that at the end of that quarter (4-4). The second and the third quarter South Africa took the lead (6-12), but last quarter ZIM2 Filchrist came strongly back at 46 seconds before the end of the match, scoring the 11-12. Danie Smith (RSA) answered directly and secured the win for South Africa with his third goal in this match (11-13).
The second match between Zambia and South Africa was a real thriller. Both teams were eager to win and played with temperament and searched what physical play was accepted by the referees. During the whole match the teams kept close to each other, just twice the difference in score was 3 in favour of Zambia and finishing the 1st half 5-5. Zambia was leading during the whole match, but in the last 3 minutes, South Africa was able to change the situation, and after an incredible comeback, achieved the victory by a short 12-13, and forgetting the previous 5 missed penalties.
OPENING CEREMONY
GAME 1: ZIM 2 Filchrist KC – ZIMBABWE (8-12)
The first match of this IKF AAKC South faced ZIM 2 Filchrist KC and Zimbabwe. Until half time, both teams were equal, very enthousiastic and performing fast play. The score of 6-6 at half time was a fare result for both teams. During the second half, the national squad of Zimbabwe was more accurate in scoring and was able to won the match by 8-12.
PRE-EVENT ACTIVITIES & CLINICS
The previous days before the tournament’s start, several clinics for referees and jury officers were taking place in Lusaka. Fifteen participants from Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi were preparing to act as officials at this IKF All-Africa Korfball Championship South 2022. For referees, the duo-refereeing was new. The new roles, communication and positioning are the main topics for them. Talks about the rules and roundtable discussions were also taking place.
Each day there were 2 sessions where all of them participate, as during the event jury and referees will be working as a team. Each session ends with one hour practical match.
HOW TO FOLLOW
The official profiles of IKF Africa on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will try to provide as much images, videos and information as possible from this tournament.
The videos of all games will be uploaded as soon as possible to IKF Africa Youtube channel, and also shared on IKF main channels.
All teams, participants and fans can join the conversation and share their content and support using the hashtag #AAKC2022 and #korfball.
The International Korfball Federation is looking for new members for the IKF Beach Korfball Committee. The IKF aims to spread korfball around the globe and help its 69 member countries to develop korfball on both an elite- and grassroots level.
The IKF encourages anyone interested and capable to apply. If you know someone in your network that would fit the description, please don’t hesitate to refer the position to them. For more details of the IKF organisational structure, please see the IKF Organisational Chart. All positions are volunteer (unpaid) positions; initial appointments are for a two-year period, with the possibility to have this extended.
The positions is IKF Beach Korfball Committee Member
From 31 October to 5 November 2022, the IKF EU World Korfball Championship Qualifier-B was taking place in Antalya, Türkiye. This second European qualifying event has revealed the last two European countries that will be able to take part in next year’s IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 in Taipei: Catalonia, after winning all 6 games played, and Türkiye (3 wins/2 losses), who qualified the last day in an exciting match against Hungary, that ended 3rd with the same wins.
Switzerland achieved the 4th place and together with Hungary, also qualify for the next Europeans to be played in 2024.
Congratulations to the winners and to all countries and organisers for a great and exciting championship.
1st Place: Catalonia2nd Place: Türkiye
OFFICIAL FINAL RANKING & RESULTS:
PREVIOUS INFO:
The European teams automatically qualified for the WKC 2023 are NED, BEL, GER, POR and CZE. ENG and POL joined them after the Qualifier-A played two weeks ago in the Czech city of Kolín, and the last two will be revealed in this tournament in Türkiye.
Hungary, Catalonia, Türkiye, Scotland, Switzerland, Wales and France were the teams competing in this ultimate Qualifier-B for the last places at the IKF WKC 2023. Korfbol Türkiye and the Turkish Developing Sports Federation (TDSF) were the organisers of this event in collaboration with the IKF, and all games were be played at Goynuk Kemer Municipality Atatürk Sports Hall.
Fans around the world could watch and enjoy all matches through the IKF live streams available on www.worldkorfball.sportand youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, play-by-play, top scorers and rankings.
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Korfbol Türkiye and the Turkish Developing Sports Federation (TDSF) were the organisers of this event in collaboration with the IKF, and all games were be played at Goynuk Kemer Municipality Atatürk Sports Hall.
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Fans could also follow the event on IKF official social media channels and review the best videos, moments, stories, highlights and photographs of the tournament. Follow us on:
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/header_EUWKCQB2022_catalonia_champions_korfbal.jpg3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-11-05 18:48:412023-12-11 08:59:00Catalonia and Türkiye qualify for the World Korfball Championship 2023
