IKF Secretary General Joana Faria (POR) has been re-elected as a member of the IKF Council and will continue to serve the Federation as Secretary General for a second four-year term. Faria received unanimous support of the General Meeting of the IKF, which was held in Antwerp, Belgium, on the occasion of the centenary of the Royal Belgian Korfball Federation.
Faria, a physical education professional and former player of the Portuguese national team, was praised for her service during her first term, including further elevating good governance practices in the IKF, enhancing communication with member national organisations, and helping to better structure the growing regulatory and competitions portfolio of the federation.
At the meeting, Mr Bjorn Elewaut (BEL) was also re-elected for a second term in the IKF Council. Mr Jorge Alves (POR) was elected for the first time. Alves will carry responsibility for the Federation’s critical development portfolio. Due to the rapid growth of korfball in many countries, the need for support, and in particular education has grown substantially. Earlier in the week, Mr Alves had presented the newly develop IKF Korfball Academy as the Federations novel online and hybrid learning platform.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Joana_Faria_POR_re_elected_as_IKF_Secretary_General_korfball.jpg3801000Tilbert La Hayehttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngTilbert La Haye2021-11-03 19:40:482021-11-03 21:04:53Joana Faria (POR) re-elected as IKF Secretary General
The gold medal of this IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 has its owner: the Netherlands. In today’s final at the spectacular Antwerp’s Lotto Arena, the Dutch team beated by 17-21 the other finalist, the so far invicted national squad of Belgium, in an unforgettable final that will be remembered for many years by korfball fans around the world. Both teams qualified first in their phase groups and easily won their semi-final games. But in today’s final only one team was going to crowned as new European Champion.
For Bronze medal, Germany won England (13-11) in another exciting match between two great squads. These two games were preceded by the POR-HUN (20-10) for 5th place and the CAT-CZE match for 7th place (14-16). Both games were decided in two exciting and decisive final quarters.
Fans and supporters around the world can watch again and enjoy all these final games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sportand youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results and top scorers as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).
For 7th/8th place (12:00h): CAT-CZE
For 5th/6th place (13:45h): POR-HUM
Bronze medal game (17:00h): GER-ENG
Final (19:00): BEL NED
All visitors and spectators awere welcome to come and see all these semi-finals & finals matches on Friday and Saturday at Lotto Arena. They were required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the other ones established by the local authorities. More info on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/ned_gold_ekca2021_marco.jpeg10661600Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2021-10-30 21:53:162021-10-31 11:45:50NED beats BEL in the IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 Final!
The IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 has its finalists: the Netherlands and Belgium. Both teams won their semi-final matches against Germany (38-8) and England (24-12) in today’s duels at Antwerp’s Lotto Arena. These two games were preceded by the POR-CAT (20-10) and CZE-HUN (14-16) matches in the fight for the 5th place. An spectacular and exciting first day at the new venue that guarantees four intense and tight duels in tomorrow’s final matches.
Fans and supporters around the world can watch and enjoy all these final games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sportand youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results and top scorers as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).
For 7th/8th place (12:00h): CAT-CZE
For 5th/6th place (13:45h): POR-HUM
Bronze medal game (17:00h): GER-ENG
Final (19:00): BEL NED
For those visitors and spectators willing to come and see all these final matches live at Lotto Arena, they are all welcome and it will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the other ones established by the local authorities. Tickets can be purchased online on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com(Note from the LOC: Be aware that the times shown on ticket’s sale website are (maybe) the old ones. The right times are shown in the following picture).
All visitors and spectators are welcome to come and see all these semi-finals & finals matches on Friday and Saturday at Lotto Arena. They will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the other ones established by the local authorities. You can buy your tickets on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com
NOTE: On Thursday and Friday will take place at KBKB headquarters the IKF World Congress. All national korfball federations will attend to vote and talk about the current situation of korfball worldwide and how to face the future and which are the best ways to bring this amazing sport to the top in the next coming years.
IKF Youtube live streaming playlist:
*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games scheduled
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/day5_review_post_IKF_EKCA2021.png3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2021-10-29 22:01:142021-10-30 07:33:42Day 5 Review | IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021: NED & BEL will play the final!
The group phase is over! Day 3 at the IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 ended with Germany and England qualifying to play next Friday’s semi-finals at Lotto Arena together with the Netherlands and Belgium (see below the updated match schedule with all the times and duels). Germany defeated the Czech team in today’s 1st game and England had to fight until the last seconds to get the final victory against Portugal.
Tomorrow is rest day for all teams to recover energies for next Friday’s decisive games for places 5 to 8 and the two exciting semi-final games. We say goodbye to Boeckenberg Sportscenter and all the competition is moving to the spectacular and magnificient Lotto Arena. Two great final days that you can not miss!
All visitors and spectators are welcome to come and see all these semi-finals & finals matches on Friday and Saturday at Lotto Arena. They will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the other ones established by the local authorities. You can buy your tickets on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com(Note from the LOC: Be aware that the times shown on ticket’s sale website are the old ones. The right times are shown in this picture on top).
Fans and supporters around the world can watch and enjoy all games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sportand youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings, as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).
NOTE: On Thursday and Friday will take place at KBKB headquarters the IKF World Congress. All national korfball federations will attend to vote and talk about the current situation of korfball worldwide and how to face the future and which are the best ways to bring this amazing sport to the top in the next coming years.
IKF Youtube live streaming playlist:
*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games scheduled
The 2nd day at the IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 has revealed the first two teams qualified to play next Friday’s semi-finals at Lotto Arena: the Netherlands and Belgium. Today they beated Portugal and Germany and they both lead their groups with 6 points. The others semi-finalists will be revealed tomorrow after today’s results:
On Day 3, these national teams from the Netherlands, Portugal, England, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Catalonia and Belgium will be playing their last phase group games. Don’t miss the CZE-GER and ENG-POR matches fighting for the other 2 semi-final places that remain still unkown.
All visitors and spectators are welcome to come and see all games live at Boeckenberg Sports Center (group phase) and Lotto Arena (semi-finals & finals on Friday and Saturday). They will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the local authorities. You can buy your tickets on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com
Fans and supporters around the world will be able to watch and enjoy all games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sportand youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings, as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).
The IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 started today in the Belgian city of Antwerp. Four intense games were played at Boeckenberg’s Sportscenter with these final scores:
On Day 2, national teams from the Netherlands, Portugal, England, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Catalonia and Belgium will be competing again the following games:
All visitors and spectators are welcome to come and see all games live at Boeckenberg Sports Center (group phase) and Lotto Arena (semi-finals & finals on Friday and Saturday). They will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the local authorities. You can buy your tickets on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com
Fans and supporters around the world will be able to watch and enjoy all games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sportand youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings, as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).
The IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 is ready to start in the Belgian city of Antwerp. National teams from the Netherlands, Portugal, England, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Catalonia and Belgium will compete from 25 to 30 October for the gold medal and become the new European korfball champion.
The Royal Belgian Korfball Federation (Koninklijke Belgische Korfbalbond) is the local organiser of this long-awaited event that was initially planned to take place in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic forced to postpone it one year, but now the current situation around Europe and the high percentage of vaccinated allow to organise indoor competitions following certain prevention protocols to avoid spreading the virus. These are the reasons why the IKF has been working very hard during these last months to have an accurate IKF COVID-19 protocol which will allow a safe interaction between all participants in the next international events to come.
All visitors and spectators are welcome to come and see all games live at Boeckenberg Sports Center (group phase) and Lotto Arena (semi-finals & finals). They will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the local authorities. You can buy your tickets on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com
Fans and supporters around the world will be able to watch and enjoy all games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sportand youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings, as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).
More content, tickets and updates can be also found on local organiser’s profiles:
► https://ekc2021.com (LOC)
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/day1_web_post_IKF_EKCA2021.png3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2021-10-24 10:56:302021-10-24 18:36:53All ready for the IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021!
Congratulations to Poland, champion of the IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division 2021, after winning today’s final vs Slovakia (18-15). A huge number of local supporters could enjoy a very beautiful and exciting final between the best two teams of the tournament. The emotion and tension were constant and the game was only decided in the last quarter. A perfect ending for such a great and wonderful event.
Scotland and Turkey played for Bronze medal in the previous game. The power and intensity of the Turkish team decided the match from the very beginning, giving no options to the Scottish to go back. Tha game ended 9-17 in favour of Turkey.
For 5th place, Ireland defeated Greece 7-17, and Switzerland won by 12-7 Wales in the fight for 7th place.
Congratulations to all participants, officials, volunteeers and organisers for this magnific week full of korfball, emotion, suspense, excitement, surprises and pleasant friendly reunions, full of lovely moments after this long period with no competitions due to the pandemic. Also thank you to all of them for their collabotarion and support following all required protocols in order to have a safe and pleasant covid free tournament. We believe that this event marks a turning point towards a safe return to international and national korfball competitions in a lot of regions and countries all around the world. Korfball is back!
The International Korfball Federation and the Polish Korfball Association want to express their gratitude and special recognition to Andrzej Kraśnicki, President of the Polish Olympic Committee, for the support and honorary patronage of this event.
You can watch all games again visiting www.worldkorfball.sportand youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings. You can also follow and review the best moments, videos, images and videos of the tournament on our social media channels (see links below).
The Polish city of Wroclaw were hosting this IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division 2021, with participants from Ireland, Greece, Scotland, Switzerland, Slovakia, Turkey, Wales and Poland competing from 4 to 9 October for the gold medal at this European B-Division championship.
The Polski Związek Korfballu (Polish Korfball Association) was the local organiser of this long-awaited event that was initially planned to take place in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic forced to postpone it one year, but the current situation around Europe and the high percentage of vaccinated allowed to organise indoor competitions following certain prevention protocols to avoid spreading the virus. These are the reasons why the IKF had been working very hard during these previous months to have an accurate IKF COVID-19 protocol which will allow a safe interaction between all participants in the next international events to come.
All visitors and spectators were able to access for free to the venue and they were required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the local authorities.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/day6_web_post_IKF_EKCB_2021_pol.png3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2021-10-10 10:02:122021-10-11 09:24:42Poland wins gold at the IKF European Korfball Championship B – Division 2021
The IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division 2021 has its finalists: Poland and Slovakia. These two countries will play this Saturday’s final at 16:00, after qualifying in 2nd place in the group phase and winning their semi-final matches in two great and intense games.
Scotland and Turkey, the other semi-finalists, will fight for Bronze medal in the previous game (at 14:00). For 5th place, Greece will face Ireland at 12:00, and Switzerland and Wales will play for 7th place.
These are today’s results (Day 5, Friday 8-Oct):
You can watch all these games and the previous ones again visiting www.worldkorfball.sportand youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings. You can also follow and review the best moments, videos, images and videos of the tournament also on our social media channels (see links below).
The Polish city of Wroclaw is hosting this IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division 2021, with participants from Ireland, Greece, Scotland, Switzerland, Slovakia, Turkey, Wales and Poland competing from 4 to 9 October for the gold medal at this European B-Division championship.
The Polski Związek Korfballu (Polish Korfball Association) is the local organiser of this long-awaited event that was initially planned to take place in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic forced to postpone it one year, but now the current situation around Europe and the high percentage of vaccinated allow to organise indoor competitions following certain prevention protocols to avoid spreading the virus. These are the reasons why the IKF has been working very hard during these last months to have an accurate IKF COVID-19 protocol which will allow a safe interaction between all participants in the next international events to come.
All visitors and spectators are be able to access for free to the venue and they are required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the local authorities.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/day5_web_post_IKF_EKCB_2021_pol.png3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2021-10-08 22:36:492021-10-10 10:02:42Day 5 Review: POL & SVK will play the Final | IKF European Korfball Championship B – Division 2021
The IKF Executive Committee has awarded the IKF Pin of Merit to Piotr Urbanski, for his extensive contribution to the development of korfball over a very long period of time. The pin was presented to Mr Urbanski by Jan Fransoo, President of the IKF.
Mr Urbanski was one of the first korfball players in Poland since 1987. In 1993, he took on the Presidency of the Polish Student Korfball Association, then a member association in the IKF, and developed this to encompass clubs for youth and adults across Poland, to finally convert this into the Polish Korfball Federation in 2012. In 2017, the Polish Korfball Federation became a member of the Polish Olympic Committee, receiving full recognition as a World Games sport. Piotr Urbanski lead the Polish Federation throughout this extensive period of time, driving the development of youth and competitions, and also obtaining extensive support for the Polish national korfball team. In 2019, Mr Urbanski stepped down from his position to be succeeded by Mrs Iwona Zak.
Photo by: Marco Spelten
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/IKF_awards_Pin_of_Merit_to_Piotr_Urbanski_POL.png3801000Tilbert La Hayehttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngTilbert La Haye2021-10-08 12:15:222021-10-09 08:07:45IKF awards Pin of Merit to Piotr Urbanski (POL)
