The IKF Council is happy to announce the host, location and dates for the IKF Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship 2022. The hosting of this event has been awarded to the Korfball Association of Thailand (KAT). The KAT became an official IKF Member in 2019, and has shown tremendous development of korfball in Thailand in recent years, despite the challenging circumstances due to the pandemic. Their efforts to promote and develop korfball in Thailand lead to the awarding of the IKF World Korfball Award – Best Grassroots Development in 2019.
The IKF Council is confident that KAT will do a great job hosting the 11th edition of the IKF Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship 2022. The event will be held in Pattaya City, in the Chonburi Province, from 28 November – 4 December.
All National Federations from Asia and Oceania will receive the invitation letter and entry forms for this event later this week.
All updates of the IKF Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship 2022 will be published on the event page.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/header_aokc_2022_v2.jpg3801000Geke Maathttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngGeke Maat2022-05-17 10:01:182022-05-31 09:44:26IKF Asia-Oceania Korfball Championship allocated to Korfball Association of Thailand
The International Korfball Federation is looking for Coordinating Officers for IKF Events. 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 Events play a big part in this aim, and the IKF is offering an exciting position in the organisation of these events for korfball enthusiasts.
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 Organisation Chart.
The IKF Playing Rules Committee has published the IKF Playing Rules 2022, which can be found here.
Two years after the last update to “The Rules of Korfball”, most of the feedback received about the changes made has been very positive. The simple presentation of the rules was appreciated, as well as the elimination of rules that no longer made sense in the context of modern korfball. Therefore, there are just some minor adjustments to the published text this year, without changing any rules or game regulations except the one mentioned below.
Due to the experiments conducted in Belgium, Czech Republic, England, Hong Kong China, and The Netherlands during national competitions, the IKF has decided to make a change in the way korfball matches are conducted. To improve the quality of the game and to facilitate the refereeing, after receiving very positive reports of the experiments made, it was decided that from the 1st of September onwards, instead of having one referee and one assistant referee, the matches will be conducted by two referees with the same power and duties in the match.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/header_updated_rules_korfball_2022.jpg3801000Geke Maathttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngGeke Maat2022-05-11 07:50:172022-05-11 07:50:17IKF Playing Rules 2022
The International Korfball Federation is looking for new members for multiple IKF Committees. 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. All committees actively work towards this goal, and some of the committees are now offering exciting positions for korfball enthusiasts.
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 Organisation Chart. All positions are volunteer (unpaid) positions; initial appointments are for a two-year period, with the possibility to have this extended.
The final day of the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2022 has crowned the Dutch U19 team as the new world champion after beating 25-13 the Belgian U19 squad (Silver medalists). Chinese Taipei won the Bronze medal in the match for the 3rd place against Germany (9-33).
The Netherlands (Gold medal)
Belgium (Silver medal)
Chinese Taipei (Bronze medal)
The match for 5th place between Czech Republic and Portugal was decided in an exciting and beautiful match in favour of the Portuguese by only 2 goals (15-17). The previous game faced England versus Catalonia and ended 15-18 in favour of the Catalan team.
The other final results after Day 3 and the Round Robin for places 9 to 13 are shown on the following picture:
IKF U19 WKC 2022 FINAL RANKING:
1st: The Netherlands 2nd: Belgium 3rd: Chinese Taipei 4th: Germany 5th: Portugal 6th: Czech Republic 7th: Catalonia 8th: England 9th: Hungary 10th: Slovakia 11th: Malaysia 12th: Poland 13th: Morocco
We invite you review this fantastic tournament on IKF’s data website:www.worldkorfball.sport (live games, play-by-play, all results and scorers, statistics, etc.). All matches played in Hall 1 will be live streamed on IKF Youtube channel.
Furthermore, we invite you to discover the best images, moments and clips of the torunament on IKF and Czech Korfball social media channels. You can also share your moments with us using the hashtag #U19WKC. Korfball is back!
A big thank you to the Czech Korfball Association and the city of Kutná Hora for hosting this event and for its great work as local organiser. Also thank you to all officials, sponsors and volunteers, who were indispensable for the success of this wonderful championship.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SPEL4460.jpg10801620Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-04-17 16:48:262022-04-20 08:52:17The Netherlands are the new IKF U19 World Korfball Champions 2022
The second day of the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2022 has ended with the following results and discovering which teams will play for a medal in this great event that is taking place from 15 to 17 April 2022 in the Czech city of Kutná Hora.
The big final will be played by the Netherlands and Belgium this Sunday, April 17, at 15:00, following the Bronze medal game between Germany and Chinese Taipei at 13:30. These last two teams had to play very hard on their quarter-final matches this morning.
England faced Germany in the best way possible and they fighted until the end trying to reach a place in one of the semi-finals. On the other hand, the big surprise was the endurance and resilience of the Catalan team against the Chinese Taipei squad during the whole match. It was not an easy win for the Asians, but a great game for all spectators who attended this game on hall 2.
The two evening semi-finals were very different. The Dutch team defeated Germany very easily from the very beginning. And today’s last game between the Belgian and Chinese Taipei became one of the best games of the championship so far. Intensity, lots of goals, emotion, passion, good korfball actions and all the things we love in such an important and decisive duels like this.
The Round Robin for places 9-13 started today with several interesting matches. This is a full and intense competition between Slovakia, Malaysia, Hungary, Poland and Morocco that will be decided tomorrow morning.
We invite you continue following this fantastic tournament. All supporters and visitors are welcome to enjoy live this event at the sports hall following all the hygienic and local protocols. And korfball fans around the world can also watch and follow this event on IKF’s data website:www.worldkorfball.sport (live games, play-by-play, all results and scorers, statistics, etc.). All matches played in Hall 1 will be live streamed on IKF Youtube channel.
Furthermore, we invite you to follow this event 24/7 on IKF and Czech Korfball social media channels with the best moments, images, videos, highlights and latest information. Share your moments with us using the hashtag #U19WKC and enjoy that korfball is back!
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/JESP0068.jpg1080720Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-04-16 19:56:092022-04-16 19:56:09NED and BEL will play the final of the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2022
The first day of the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2022 has ended with the following results (updated on April 16, at 14:00) and ranking pools, that decided this Saturday’s round 2 matches.
A very intense day ended with a lot of interesting matches and the joy to see new teams discovering the phenomenal experience of participating in this great and profitable international events. The thirteen participating countries have shown all their korfball talent and their will to improve game after game. Germany, England, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Chinese Taipei and Catalonia will play to be one of the 4 semi-finalists that will play on Sunday for the final Champions trophy.
We invite you continue following this fantastic tournament that is taking place from 15 to 17 April 2022 in the Czech city of Kutná Hora. All supporters and visitors are welcome to enjoy live this event at the sports hall following all the hygienic and local protocols. And korfball fans around the world can also watch and follow this event on IKF’s data website:www.worldkorfball.sport (live games, play-by-play, all results and scorers, statistics, etc.). All matches played in Hall 1 will be live streamed on IKF Youtube channel.
Furthermore, we invite you to follow this event 24/7 on IKF and Czech Korfball social media channels with the best moments, images, videos, highlights and latest information. Share your moments with us using the hashtag #U19WKC and enjoy that korfball is back!
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SPEL0483.jpg10801620Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-04-15 21:48:112022-04-16 16:39:52The quarter-finalists of the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2022 are known
From 15 to 17 April 2022 the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2022 is taking place in the Czech city of Kutná Hora. Thirteen teams from 3 different continents will compete to become the new U19 World Champion.
The last 2 editions of this traditional and well-known event had to be cancelled due to the covid pandemic. But despite the different evolution of the situation in each country, it’s been possible for the Czech Korfball Association to organise this 2022 edition as well as for the participating teams to prepare and travel to play this always exciting tournament.
All supporters and visitors are welcome to enjoy live this event at the sports hall following all the hygienic and local protocols. And korfball fans around the world can also watch and follow this event on IKF’s data website:www.worldkorfball.sport (live games, play-by-play, all results and scorers, statistics, etc.). All matches played in Hall 1 will be live streamed on IKF Youtube channel.
Furthermore, we invite you to follow this event 24/7 on IKF and Czech Korfball social media channels with the best moments, images, videos, highlights and latest information. Share your moments with us using the hashtag #U19WKC and enjoy that korfball is back!
Korfball fans around the world will be able to watch and enjoy next Saturday’s ‘Korfbal League Final’ and ‘Youth Final’ live, with English commentary, on www.eyecons.com. Previously to both games, a full studio program around these two games will be also broadcasted in English.
As usual, a live stream in Dutch will be available on www.eyecons.com and also on Dutch national TV public broadcaster NOS.
YOUTH FINAL
Start stream: 13.30h
Start match: 14.00h
Presentation: Rick Memelink
Analysis: to be announced
Commentary: Tom Brady and Manon Wiegerink
KORFBAL LEAGUE FINAL
Start match: 16.00h
Presentation: Ferdinand Wittenberg
Analysis: Jan Sjouke van den Bos
Commentary: Tom Brady and Manon Wiegerink
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/korfbal_league_final_2022_header.jpg3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-04-14 14:33:362022-04-21 08:51:51Watch the Dutch ‘Korfbal League’ and ‘Youth’ Finals 2022 live in English
The Council of the International Korfball Federation has decided to lift the suspension of the Korfball Federation of India (KFI) with immediate effect. The decision follows extensive reforms that have taken place in the governance of the KFI, and these governance changes have been found to be in line with the requirement of the IKF and the Sports Code of India.
The KFI was suspended by the General Meeting of the IKF in November 2015 following extensive governance problems in the longest-playing korfball country in Asia. In the new governance structure, active korfball athletes are now at the heart of governance, with only states that actively develop korfball now eligible to retain their right to vote in the KFI General Meeting. Further, the voting powers of all others, such as Founder Members, have been removed.
President Mishra of the KFI has committed himself to now focusing on korfball development in the South Asian nation. IKF President Fransoo and IKF Asia President Huang wish Mr Mishra every success in his endeavours and hope to see India develop competitively such that it can reach a top-10 position in the world again. Until 20 years ago, India was among the ten strongest countries in the world when governance problems started to hamper the development of the mixed-gender team sport.
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