Chinese Taipei Makes History at the IKF World Korfball Championships 2023

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Chinese Taipei has made history by beating Belgium in the semifinals of the IKF World Korfball Championships 2023. The number 3 ranked team in the world has now set up a final against Netherlands, who won earlier today.

The match between Chinese Taipei and Belgium was intense, with both teams putting up a great fight. However, Chinese Taipei emerged victorious with a score of 21-19. This is the first time in the history of the World Championship that a team from outside of Europe has reached the final.

Chinese Taipei will now face Netherlands in the final of the IKF World Korfball Championships 2023 on Sunday. Netherlands won their semifinal match against Czech Republic 13-41. The arena at Taipei Gymnasium was almost at capacity for the semi-final on Friday evening, we are expecting the final on Sunday to be an exciting match, with both teams giving it their all.

The Netherlands are seeking a record-breaking 11th world championship title. The only other time Chinese Taipei and Netherlands have met in a IKF final was in Wroclaw, Poland for the Final of The World Games 2017.

The IKF World Korfball Championships 2023 has been an exciting event so far, with athletes from 24 teams competing for the prestigious title of world champion. The event is being held in Taipei City, Taiwan, from 20 to 29 October. The championship is the largest Korfball World Championships in history, with teams from five continents competing.

The IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 is a qualifying event for The World Games 2025 in Chengdu.

Sunday, 29 October 2023

  • 12:45 (Taipei) | 05:45 (Amsterdam) – Bronze medal match – Czech Republic – Belgium
  • 14:45 (Taipei) | 07:45 (Amsterdam) – FINAL – Chinese Taipei – Netherlands

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE

Fans can watch matches on the final day live onto the IKF YouTube channel, they will also be available to watch live and for free at Olympics.com or on the Olympics app. The Olympic Channel is the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s digital destination.

Coverage will start 15 minutes before the start of the match with a pre-match studio programme which will include interviews, analysis and discussion. You don’t want to miss it!

Quick access to updated match reports, results, stats, photos & socials ► korfball.sport/wkc2023

Photo: Marco Spelten / Actiefotografie

IKF Europe milestone achieved with the formation of a new Executive Committee

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An installation meeting for a new IKF Europe Executive Committee was held in Taipei prior to the General Assembly of the International Korfball Federation (IKF). The formation of this committee is a significant milestone for European korfball, as there has been no European voice in the IKF council for some time.  

Previous attempts to create a European confederation ultimately proved unsustainable. Now, a different approach has been followed with the composition of an IKF European task force that has been working on the preparation of a new ExCO for the past 2 years. Members of Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, England and Poland formed this task force. 

The working group laid the foundation for a mission statement and determined the objectives for IKF Europe and the associated critical success factors. The mission statement is to bring together all European federations with a focus on further development of the sport in all respects and cooperation across national borders through the exchange of knowledge and expertise.  

Yves Daelmans (Belgium) was elected president of IKF Europe and said, “We have been able to put together a driven ExCo team for this purpose, with representation from A to D countries and with the necessary geographical spread. As A countries, the Netherlands and Belgium take their responsibility in this new ExCo.  

“It soon became apparent that there was a need for a body to connect the European countries and take a position within IKF, because the number of topics that were presented so far is already considerable.” Yves Daelmans will combine this extra role with his position of director of international relations within the Belgian federation. 

The IKF Europe ExCo consists of the following people: 

President: Yves Daelmans (Belgium). Members: Carles Albà (Catalonia), Clive Dobbin (England), Anne Harrow (Scotland), Henry van Meerten (Netherlands) and Iwona Zak (Poland) 

Semi-Finals set for IKF World Korfball Championship 2023

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The quarter-finals of the IKF World Korfball Championship have come to an end, and we now know which teams will be competing in the semi-finals. The semi-finals will be held on Friday, 27th October, in Taipei City. The first semi-final match will start at 5:30 PM, followed by the second match at 7:15 PM. 

Here are the results from the quarter-finals: 

Czech Republic defeated Germany with a score of 19-20. Belgium beat Portugal with a score of 26-18. Netherlands defeated England with a score of 36-2. Chinese Taipei won against Suriname with a score of 19-15. 

This means the semi-final matches on Friday will be played between: 

  • Czech Republic vs. Netherlands (17:30 Taipei | 10:30 London | 11:30 Amsterdam / Prague) 
  • Chinese Taipei vs. Belgium (19:15 Taipei | 12:15 London | 13:15 Antwerp) 

Limited tickets are available for free on a first-come, first-served basis for korfball fans wishing to attend in person. If you’re interested in attending, please order your tickets from the official tournament website. 

The final will be played on Sunday, October 29th.  

IKF WORLD KORFBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023  

The IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 takes place in Taipei City from 20 to 29 October. The tournament features 24 teams from five continents, competing for the prestigious title of world champion. The matches will be held at the Taipei Gymnasium, a venue with excellent facilities for spectators and players.  

The IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 is a qualifying event for The World Games 2025 in Chengdu.  

HOW TO WATCH ONLINE  

Fans can watch matches on the final day live onto the IKF YouTube channel, they will also be available to watch live and for free at Olympics.com or on the Olympics app. The Olympic Channel is the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s digital destination.   

Coverage will start 15 minutes before the start of the match with a pre-match studio programme which will include interviews, analysis and discussion. You don’t want to miss it! 

Quick access to updated match reports, results, stats, photos & socials ► korfball.sport/wkc2023 

Photo: Marco Spelten / Actiefotografie

IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 enters later stages

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It’s Day 7 of the 12th IKF World Korfball Championship, the largest world championships ever held, taking place in Taipei City. We are now past the half-way point in the championship with 48 matches completed and 34 matches remaining.   

A total of 1,637 goals have been scored so far, which is an average of over 34 each match.  As we now enter the later stages of the championship, we are predicting some close and exciting matches. 

Ran FABER (NED) is leading the top goal scorer table with 19 goals scored in his debut world championships, with Chinese Taipei’s Ya-wen LIN (TPE) following just one goal behind on 18.   

Today all 24 teams will play in another 12 matches split over three halls in the impressive Taipei Gymnasium, in Taipei City. 

If you are living in or visiting Taipei City, you can reserve tickets for the matches free of charge from the official tournament website. For korfball fans around the world, the matches will be covered on the IKF YouTube channel. 

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to witness some of the best korfball teams in the world compete for the championship title. Reserve your tickets now and enjoy the matches!  

Tomorrow, its semi-final day, so by the end of Friday we will know who will compete for the gold medal. 

IKF WORLD KORFBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023  

The IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 takes place in Taipei City from 20 to 29 October. The tournament will feature 24 teams from five continents, competing for the prestigious title of world champion. The matches will be held at the Taipei Gymnasium, a venue with excellent facilities for spectators and players.  

The IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 is a qualifying event for The World Games 2025 in Chengdu. 

Quick access to updated match reports, results, stats, photos & socials ► korfball.sport/wkc2023 

Photo: Krit Suttipithuk

Kit McConnell welcomes attendees to the World Korfball Congress

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At the World Korfball Congress 2023 which was held Taipei City during the World Korfball Championships, 25 – 26 October 2023, Gabi Kool, Chair of Executive Committee and Executive Vice President for the International Korfball Federation (IKF) read out a letter to attendees received from Kit McConnell, the Sports Director of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).  

Kit said: “The vision outlined in the International Korfball Federations’ “Strategy 2032” is inspiring. Congratulations to the International Korfball Federation for your unwavering dedication to promoting gender equality and fostering inclusivity through sport. This is a shared commitment that resonated with us all. 

“Korfball, at its core, thrives on cooperation, both on and off the pitch. The IOC stands inspired by your commitment to fostering cooperation and your dedication to reaching younger generations. 

“Together, let’s continue to build a brighter and equal future” 

The IKF is committed to working better together with our members and partners, and we are excited about the future opportunities for the sport of korfball. Thank you to all that attended in person in Taipei City and for everyone that connected remotely. Check out our social media channels for photos taken throughout the congress.

Photo: Qi Lim

IKF awards 2024 World Beach Korfball Championship to Pattaya (THA), expands beach competition calendar

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Taipei, 25 October – The International Korfball Federation today announced that the hosting of the 2nd IKF World Beach Korfball Championship has been awarded to Pattaya (Thailand) and will take place from 26-28 April, 2024. Pattaya was a very successful host of one of the World Cups in 2022, and this allows the Korfball Association of Thailand to build on this success as a benchmark for international beach korfball competitions.

Further, following the inclusion of korfball in the program of the next edition of The World Games in Chengdu (CHN), the IKF announced that the international beach korfball calendar will be expanded substantially. In 2024, in addition to the WBKC, two World Cups will be scheduled, one in Europe, likely in August, and a second one in Asia, likely in December. This aligns with the vision of the IKF Council to create a year-round global calendar for beach korfball events.

Further, the IKF announced the qualification regulations for the beach korfball tournament at TWG 2025. The champion of the WBKC will directly qualify for TWG, and TWG host China will have the opportunity to directly qualify at the WBKC, provided they finish in the top-10 of the event. The further 6 or 7 spots (a total of 8 countries/teams can take part in TWG Beach Korfball tournament) will be determined on the newly launched IKF World Beach Korfball Ranking, ensuring both global representation across at least four continents and sufficient competitiveness by ensuring all participants are within the top-12 of the World Ranking as per 31 December 2023.

IKF Beach Korfball Ranking Criterita, click here.

TWG 2025 Qualification Criteria Beach Korfball, click here.

 

Members IKF Athletes Committee elected

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The elections for the IKF Athletes Committee took place during the IKF World Korfball Championship 2023. 10 candidates were nominated and 252 athletes cast their votes. We are delighted to announce that the following candidates have been elected and will be installed as members of the IKF Athletes Committee;

  • Emily HUTCHESSON (Australia)
  • Jordan DE VOGELAERE (Belgium)
  • Vinicius GAMA (Brazil)
  • Fleur HOEK (Netherlands)
  • Tamara SIEMIENIUK (Poland)
  • Ya-Wen LIN (Chinese Taipei)

The voting rights in the athletes committee lie with five of the six members. As there was a tie in the election for the fifth member between Emily HUTCHESSON and Tamara SIEMIENIUK, it has been decided in agreement with the two candidates that they will split their voting term. This means that both of them will be a member of the Athletes Committee, but each one of them will have a term of 2 years in which they are voting member. 

The IKF Athletes Committee will officially be installed during the IKF General Meeting, during which the chair will also be confirmed. The chair of the Athletes Committee will become a member of the IKF Council (with full voting rights). 

All members have a term of four years, until the IKF World Korfball Championship 2027. 

Last chance to secure tickets for the World Championship final

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The 2023 World Korfball Championship is the largest ever and is on track to be one of the best, with teams from all over the globe competing for the title of world champions. And with ticket applications very strong, we’re expecting the final days to be sold out, so don’t miss out! 

Get your tickets today, visit the championship website and complete the registration form. 

If you’re a korfball fan living in or visiting Taipei City, then this is the event for you. You’ll get to see the best players in the world compete at the highest level and experience the excitement and atmosphere of a truly global sporting event. 

And if you’re not a korfball fan yet, then this is the perfect opportunity to become one. Korfball is a fast-paced, exciting sport that’s easy to learn and fun to watch. It’s also a great way to get active and meet new people. 

SECURE YOUR TICKETS TODAY 

So, what are you waiting for? Secure your tickets to the Korfball World Championships today! 

As mentioned above, ticket applications are very strong, so it’s important to book your tickets as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Tickets are free and are available on a first come first served basis. We recommend selecting your tickets as soon as possible to avoid missing out.   

Once you have your tickets, be sure to arrive early to secure the best seats in the arena. The arena doors will open from 8:30am, so give yourself plenty of time to get settled in and soak up the atmosphere. The final starts at 2.45pm. 

MATCH SCHEDULE 

  • 09:00 – For 7th place 
  • 10:45 – For 5th place 
  • 12:45 – Bronze medal match 
  • 14:45 – Final 

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the Korfball World Championships! 

IKF WORLD KORFBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2023 

The IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 takes place in Taipei City from 20 to 29 October. The tournament will feature 24 teams from five continents, competing for the prestigious title of world champion. The matches will be held at the Taipei Gymnasium, a venue with excellent facilities for spectators and players. 

The IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 is a qualifying event for The World Games 2025 in Chengdu. 

WHERE TO WATCH ONLINE 

Matches on the final day of the championships will be broadcast live onto the IKF YouTube channel and will also be available to watch live and for free at Olympics.com, International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s digital destination.  

Quick acces to updated match reports, results, stats, photos & socials ► korfball.sport/wkc2023

 

Media Pack – Interviews, squad lists and more from the IKF World Championship 2023

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The International Korfball Federation (IKF) has created a comprehensive resource for fans, journalists, and others to learn more about the 12th IKF World Korfball Championships taking place in Taipei City from October 20th to 29th. The Media Pack includes everything you need to know about the tournament, including Groups, Match Schedule, Teams, Squad lists as well as interviews with players and coaches from each of the 24 participating teams. 

Download the event booklet to read about korfball heroes like Berta Aloma (CAT) who has played for several years in the Netherlands and will be looking again to win a medal at the WKC 2023.  

Jan Robert Heming (GER) talks about the team spirit within the squad. We wonder if team Germany can repeat their recent achievements? 

CHINESE TAIPEI’S PERSEVERANCE TO BE THE CHAMPION 

The IKF WKC 2023 is the largest event in the history of korfball, with 24 teams competing for the prestigious title of world champion. The event was allocated to the Chinese Taipei Korfball Association in August 2019.  

Chinese Taipei superstar Ya-Wen Lin said: “…We have been preparing for the Championship since the selection was made. Every player has his or her own specialty and depends on each other. To play-all-round is our style” 

HOW TO WATCH AND FOLLOW  

Fans around the world can watch and enjoy all games through the fantastic IKF live stream available www.youtube.com/ikfchannel on www.worldkorfball.sport. The world korfball site is the place to go for all the statistics, results, top scorers, and rankings.  

Quick acces to updated match reports, results, stats, photos & socials ► korfball.sport/wkc2023

On social media, you will find the best images, clips, highlights, and stories visiting the official IKF profiles (see below) and via the hashtags #WKC2023 and #korfball: 

► facebook.com/korfball.org
► twitter.com/korfball
► instagram.com/korfball_org
► tiktok.com/@korfball.sport
► youtube.com/IKFchannel

The match schedule of the IKF World Korfball Championship is structured as follows: The first phase of the event is the group phase. There are 8 groups of 3 teams, with numbers 1 and 2 of each group proceeding to the second group phase, with number 3 proceeding to cross matches. In the second group stage, numbers 1 and 2 of each group are divided into 4 groups of 4; they play each other in group matches. After the second group stage matches, numbers 1 and 2 of each group proceed to matches for places 1-8 (through quarterfinals, semi-finals, and finals). 

QUALIFYING EVENT FOR THE WORLD GAMES 

The final of the IKF World Korfball Championship 2023 which is a qualifying event for The World Games 2025 in Chengdu will take place at 14:45 on Sunday, 29 October 2023 (06:45 London | 07:45 Amsterdam| 17:15 Adelaide) 

More information (event page) ► https://korfball.sport/?p=31981

Stay safe online

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Beware of fake profiles, pages, events, and live stream links impersonating the International Korfball Federation and the World Championships on social media!

Scammers are actively using these fake accounts to trick people into clicking on malicious links, for example, encouraging you to watch a live stream, that can lead to identity theft, malware infections, and other cybercrimes. 

If you’re not sure whether the request is legitimate, don’t accept it. Scammers can use fake accounts to gain access to your personal information or spread malware.

The IKF will never send you a connection request on Facebook to become ‘friends’. If you receive a friend request on Facebook from the IKF, do NOT accept this, it is not legitimate.

If you suspect that an account is fake or impersonating a business, report it to Facebook. This will help Facebook take action against the account and prevent others from being scammed. 

Stay safe online by following these tips:

  • Verify the source: Check the URL of the website or social media account to make sure it’s legitimate.
  • Do not click on suspicious links: If you receive an unsolicited message with a link, don’t click on it. Instead, go directly to the official website or official social media account.

Our official accounts 

This tournament will be covered 24/7 on IKF social media profiles (see below) and via the hashtags #WKC2023 and #korfball. 

All games will be live streamed and free to watch on worldkorfball.sport and youtube.com/ikfchannel, 

Quick acces to updated match reports, results, stats, photos & socials ► korfball.sport/wkc2023

On social media

► facebook.com/korfball.org
► twitter.com/korfball
► instagram.com/korfball_org
► tiktok.com/@korfball.sport 

Local Organiser Official Profiles  

Website ► https://ctkorfball.com
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/taipei2023wkc
Facebook ► https://www.facebook.com/Taipei2023WKC 

Stay vigilant and stay safe! 🔒