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Chinese Taipei wins all the golds in the IKF Asia U19, U16 & U14 Korfball4 Championship 2024

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An exciting and successful 5-day youth korfball tournament has come to an end today in Kuala Lumpur. The Malaysia Korfball Association (MKA) hosted this IKF Asia U19, U16 & U14 Korfball4 Championship 2024 from 1 to 5 March 2024, in collaboration with IKF Asia.

Teams from China, Singapore, Hong Kong China, Thailand, Malaysia and Chinese Taipei were competing in the six different categories for a place on the final podium. There were a 1 KORF and a 2 KORFS competitions, with a U14, U16 and U19 category being played in each of them, adding an extra layer of excitement and challenge for the teams.

After a group phase played during the first 4 days, the final games took place on Day 5, with these final results and medalists:

Over 5 days, all teams performed great korfball and some spectacular plays, always in a wonderful friendship atmosphere. They showed respect, fair play and a great love for korfball during the competition, and most importantly, they also brought the values of korfball out of the field, making these days an unforgettable experience for all teams, supporters, officials and volunteers who helped in the organisation of this event.

At the end of the championship, Chinese Taipei emerged as the dominant force, clinching the Gold Medal in all age groups and both formats. Their impressive performance reflected their dedication and prowess in the sport of Korfball.
Notably, Malaysia also made history with a remarkable showing, winning Silver in the majority of the age groups and both formats. This achievement highlights the growing strength and competitiveness of Malaysian Korfball teams, signaling a bright future for the sport in the country.
In the U19 2 Korf format, Thailand stood out by securing the Silver medal, showcasing their talent and determination on the court. The final day of the championship was filled with intense matches, showcasing the passion and skill of the young Korfball players from across Asia.
The IKF U19/U16/U14 Asia Korfball4 Championship 2024 was a celebration of talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship, bringing together young athletes from different countries to compete at the highest level. Congratulations to all the participating teams for their hard work and dedication, and a special salute to the champions, Chinese Taipei, for their outstanding performance and success in the championship.

All fans around the world were able to watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel, as well as on social media on IKF Asia profiles (sse below) and the hashtags #AK4 and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.

On Instagram ► instagram.com/ikfasia
📸 Image galeries ► instagram.com/ikfu19u16u14ak4c2024

On Facebook ► facebook.com/ikfasia
📸 Image galeries ► facebook.com/IKFU19U16U14AK4C2024

📘 Event booklet ► bit.ly/IKFAK42024

2 KORFS – FINAL PODIUMS

U19 Category

U16 Category

U14 Category

 

1 KORF – FINAL PODIUMS

U19 Category

U16 Category

U14 Category

Final day image gallery recap

*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all the live streams

 

Where to review the tournament?

All fans around the world were able to watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel, as well as on social media on IKF Asia profiles and the hashtags #AK4 and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.

IKF Asia profiles:

► facebook.com/IKFasia
► instagram.com/IKFasia
► twitter.com/AsiaIKF

You can find all this content and much more visiting the following official IKF profiles (see below):

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

Previous news

From 1 to 5 March, Kuala Lumpur is hosting the IKF Asia U19, U16 & U14 Korfball4 Championship 2024