A thrilling conclusion to the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2024 saw Chinese Taipei emerge victorious. After two intense days of competition between the 10 participating teams. In total 478 goals were scored across the 31 matches, showcasing the skill, speed, and teamwork of the athletes.
The Korfball Association of Thailand (KAT) hosted the event, which was also a qualifier tournament for The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China. All matches will be played at Hua Mak Indoor Stadium in Sport Authority of Thailand.
The champions – Chinese Taipei (Photo: Krit Suttipithuk)
Silver medal: Czechia (Photo: Krit Suttipithuk)
Bronze medal: Poland (Photo Krit Suttipithuk)
Thrilling final
In the gold medal match, Chinese Taipei faced off against Czechia in a tightly contested game. At half-time, Chinese Taipei held a narrow 6-5 lead, with Czechia pushing hard to challenge one of the pre-tournament favorites. However, in the second half, Chinese Taipei’s precision and attacking strength shone through as they pulled away to secure a decisive 14-8 victory, claiming the gold medal.
Bronze medal decider
Earlier in the day, the bronze medal match saw Poland overcome Hungary in a hard-fought battle. Poland’s solid defense and sharp shooting led them to a 9-6 win, earning them a spot on the podium.
Final Standings
🥇 Gold – Chinese Taipei
🥈 Silver – Czechia
🥉 Bronze – Poland
Hungary
China
Thailand
Hong Kong China
Australia
Singapore
Japan
Congratulations to Chinese Taipei on their championship victory, and a huge thank you to all the teams, organisers, and fans who made this event a success!
Photo galleries
Day 1
Day 2
Top goal scorers
Zsolt Majer and Anna VÁgÓ both from team Hungary top scored in the tournament with 22 and 15 goals respectively! Congratulations to both.
Top female goal scorer Anna VÁgÓ (HUN). Photo: Krit Suttipithuk
Top male goal scorer Zsolt Majer (HUN). Photo: Krit Suttipithuk
Live streams (playlist)
*Click on the right ≣ icon to select the game you want to watch
Promotional video
Where to follow
All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and live streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball profiles and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
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Chinese Taipei crowned champions at the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2024!
The IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2024 has come to an exhilarating conclusion in Bangkok, Thailand, after two intense days of competition between the 10 participating teams. The event featured an impressive 478 goals scored across 31 matches, showcasing the skill, speed, and teamwork of the athletes.
Thrilling final
In the championship match, Chinese Taipei faced off against Czechia in a tightly contested game. At half-time, Chinese Taipei held a narrow 6-5 lead, with Czechia pushing hard to challenge one of the pre-tournament favorites. However, in the second half, Chinese Taipei’s precision and attacking strength shone through as they pulled away to secure a decisive 14-8 victory, claiming the gold medal.
Bronze medal decider
Earlier in the day, the bronze medal match saw Poland overcome Hungary in a hard-fought battle. Poland’s solid defense and sharp shooting led them to a 9-6 win, earning them a spot on the podium.
Final Standings
🥇 Gold – Chinese Taipei
🥈 Silver – Czechia
🥉 Bronze – Poland
Hungary
China
Thailand
Hong Kong China
Australia
Singapore
Japan
Day 2 Match Results:
Hong Kong China 16 – 0 Singapore
Japan 5 – 11 Australia
Poland 12 – 1 China
Thailand 8 – 15 Hungary
Singapore 6 – 2 Japan
Hong Kong China 6 – 4 Australia
Poland 7 – 11 Chinese Taipei
Hungary 4 – 10 Czechia
China 11 – 10 Thailand
Poland 9 – 6 Hungary (Bronze Medal Match)
Chinese Taipei 14 – 8 Czechia (Final)
Congratulations to Chinese Taipei on their championship victory, and a huge thank you to all the teams, organizers, and fans who made this event a success!
Stay tuned for more updates and highlights, and be sure to catch the replays on the IKF YouTube channel.
The final day of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2024 is underway!
The second and final day of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2024 is in full swing in Bangkok, Thailand, with an exciting lineup of 11 matches. Among today’s thrilling games are the medal matches, including the recently concluded bronze medal match, where Poland clinched victory with a 9-6 win over Hungary, securing their spot on the podium.
All eyes are now on the highly anticipated Final match, set to close the event. The showdown will feature Chinese Taipei taking on Czechia in a battle for the championship title.
Don’t miss out on the action—watch the matches live and for free on the IKF YouTube channel. Stay tuned for updates and results as we crown the champions of this year’s tournament!
Thrilling start to the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup Asia 2024 in Bangkok
Day 1 of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup Asia 2024 has concluded in Bangkok, delivering an exciting lineup of matches and showcasing the passion of korfball teams from across the globe.
Day 1 featured 20 high-energy matches, with an impressive 302 goals scored. Among the standout players were Hungary’s Zsolt Majer, who emerged as the tournament’s top male scorer with 16 goals, and his teammate Anna Vágó, who leads the female scoring chart with 11 goals. Both players were instrumental in Hungary’s strong performance throughout the day.
Group standings after day 1:
Pool A:
Czechia – 12 points
Poland – 9 points
Thailand – 5 points
Hong Kong China – 4 points
Japan – 0 points
Pool B:
Chinese Taipei – 12 points
Hungary – 9 points
China – 6 points
Australia – 3 points
Singapore – 0 points
Day 1 Match Results:
Poland 7 – 11 Czechia
Chinese Taipei 10 – 2 Australia
Hong Kong China 8 – 9 Thailand
Hungary 10 – 6 China
Japan 3 – 14 Poland
Singapore 2 – 21 Chinese Taipei
Czechia 8 – 5 Thailand
Australia 2 – 5 China
Hong Kong China 4 – 3 Japan
Hungary 22 – 2 Singapore
Poland 8 – 4 Thailand
Chinese Taipei 13 – 4 China
Japan 0 – 19 Czechia
Singapore 4 – 12 Australia
Poland 6 – 3 Hong Kong China
Thailand 12 – 5 Japan
Chinese Taipei 8 – 7 Hungary
China 9 – 3 Singapore
Hong Kong China 2 – 11 Czechia
Hungary 11 – 7 Australia
Day 1 highlights
Chinese Taipei dominated Day 1 of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup Asia 2024, racking up four impressive wins. Their highlight was a crushing 21-2 victory over Singapore.
Czechia also had a strong showing, winning four matches. Their standout performance was a decisive 19-0 win against Japan.
Home team Thailand excited the local crowd, narrowly edging out Hong Kong China 9-8 and then comfortably defeating Japan 12-5.
Hungary, led by the dynamic duo of Zsolt Majer and Anna Vágó, put on a great show. They defeated China, Singapore, and Australia, only narrowly losing to Chinese Taipei in a thrilling match.
The intense competition and high-scoring games on Day 1 have set the stage for an exciting final day. As teams battle it out for the title, fans can expect more thrilling action and nail-biting finishes.
Stay tuned for updates on the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup Asia 2024!
The IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2024 will take place from 6 to 7 December 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand.
The Korfball Association of Thailand (KAT) will host this event, which it’s also a qualifier tournament for The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China. All matches will be played at Hua Mak Indoor Stadium in Sport Authority of Thailand.
Ten teams from three different continents are competing in this beach korfball event in the fight for the Asian title and to secure a place in next year’s World Games.
All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and live streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball profiles (see at the bottom) and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
Match Schedule
Live streams (playlist)
*Click on the right ≣ icon to select the game you want to watch
Promotional video
Where to follow
All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and live streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball profiles and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
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The IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) concluded with a thrilling final on Sunday 25 August at the beach arena that was created at Korfbal Club Temse in Belgium. The Netherlands emerged victorious over Poland, with a final score of 7-16.
The tournament, hosted by the Royal Belgian Korfball Federation (Koninklijke Belgische Korfbalbond) and the local organaising committee, was a resounding success, thanks to the dedication and hard work of countless volunteers. Their efforts ensured a smooth and memorable experience for all teams and korfball fans.
In a highly contested final, The NETHERLANDS faced off against POLAND. After an intense and pulsating match, The Netherlands prevailed, claiming the gold medal, trophy and their name in the history books. Poland earned a well-deserved silver medal for their performance. Meanwhile Team Belgium secured the bronze medal, after their 7-4 win against Chinese Taipei.
The Champions: The Netherlands (Photo: Gertrude de Vries)
Silver medal: Poland (Photo: Marco Spelten)
Bronze medal: Poland (Photo: Marco Spelten)
Final Ranking:
The Netherlands
Poland
Belgium
Chinese Taipei
Portugal
Hungary
Czechia
Hong Kong China
Wales
USA
France
Australia
England
Sweden
Scotland
Argentina
Armenia
The IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) was a showcase of exceptional talent and sportsmanship. The participating teams demonstrated a high level of skill and passion for the game.
Joana Faria, IKF CEO said: “The IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) in Temse, Belgium was an outstanding success. We are incredibly grateful to the Royal Belgian Korfball Federation, the Local Organizing Committee, and all the volunteers who worked tirelessly to make this event a reality.
The level of skill and sportsmanship displayed by the players over the last two days was inspiring. Their passion for the game was evident in every match, and it was a joy to witness.
We look forward to the next edition of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup, which will take place in Bangkok, Thailand, between 6-7 December 2024. This event will be an opportunity for even more teams to showcase their talent and compete on the international stage.
Beach korfball is rapidly growing in popularity amongst players and korfball fans alike, and we are excited to see its continued development. The popularity of beach korfball is a testament to its appeal as a fun, dynamic, and inclusive sport. We are committed to supporting the growth of beach korfball and ensuring that it has a bright future.“
IKF Youtube live streaming playlist:
*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games played
Photo gallery:
The Podium: 1st NED – 2nd POL – 3rd BEL (Photo: Gertrude de Vries)
Day 2 images (by Marco Spelten – korfbalfoto.nl)
Closing ceremony (photos by Gertrude de Vries – Sportfotografie):
Where to follow
All fans around the world were able to watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and live streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball profiles and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
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The sun is shining brightly over Temse, Belgium, as the second day of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) heats up the sand! With 17 teams battling it out for the coveted title and a spot at The World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China, the atmosphere is electric.
Yesterday’s matches were a thrilling display. The Netherlands, Chinese Taipei and Belgium emerge topped their groups, winning all their matches. Today promises even more excitement as teams fight for their place in the final stages.
Catch all the action Live and free!
Can’t make it to the beautiful sports pitches in Temse? Don’t worry! Korfball fans around the world can watch every single match live and completely free on the official IKF YouTube channel.
*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games scheduled
Day 2 Photo gallery – By Marco Spelten (korfbalfoto.nl)
Day 2 Photo gallery – By – Gertrude de Vries
Beware of Fake Social Media Accounts!
While you’re cheering on your favorite teams, be aware of fake social media profiles and pages claiming to broadcast the event. The ONLY official source for live streams of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) is the IKF YouTube channel.
Where to follow
All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and live streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball profiles and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
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The IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2024 has started in Temse, Belgium. 17 teams playing for a place in the podium and to earn more points in the World Ranking in the race for a spot in next year’s World Games 2025 in Chengdu, China.
*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games scheduled
Day 1 is complete – A day of thrilling matches sets up an exciting finale!
The first day of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2024, held in Temse, Belgium, was a resounding success! With 28 matches played across four groups, 17 teams battled it out on the sand, showcasing incredible talent, passion, and sportsmanship. The atmosphere was electric, and the competition was fierce.
The tournament is divided into four groups: Group A (Netherlands, Hungary, Australia, Argentina), Group B (Poland, Chinese Taipei, Wales, England), Group C (Belgium, Portugal, France, Armenia), and Group D (USA, Hong Kong China, Czechia, Scotland, Sweden).
Group A saw the Netherlands emerge as the dominant force, winning all their matches including convincingly defeating Argentina 25-2. Hungary also secured two victories, while Argentina struggled against the stronger teams in the group but gained valuable experience in their debut appearance at an IKF beach event.
Ranking – Group A
Netherlands 12pts
Hungary 9pts
Australia 6pts
Argentina 3pts
Morocco 0pts
By Marco Spelten (korfbalfoto.nl) and Gertude De Vries (Sportfotografie)
Group B witnessed a close battle between Poland and Chinese Taipei for group supremacy. Both teams secured impressive wins, with Chinese Taipei ultimately edging out Poland (6-9). Wales and England found the competition tougher, with Wales securing bragging rights with a 10-4 victory over the English.
Ranking – Group B
Chinese Taipei 12pts
Poland 9pts
Wales 6pts
England 3pts
By Marco Spelten (korfbalfoto.nl) and Gertude De Vries (Sportfotografie)
Group C belonged to Belgium, who displayed exceptional teamwork and skill to win all their matches. Portugal also impressed, putting on strong performances throughout the day and for their part in the match of the day against Belgium. France and Armenia will be looking to bounce back on day two.
Ranking – Group C
Belgium 12pts
Portugal 9pts
France 6pts
Armenia 3pts
By Marco Spelten (korfbalfoto.nl) and Gertude De Vries (Sportfotografie)
Group D was a group of surprises. Hong Kong China surprised many spectators finishing in top position with 9 points. Czechia also surprised many with their strong showing, also winning three out of their four matches. Team USA displayed great potential and were cheered every minute of their matches by their passionate fans in the stands. Scotland narrowly lost their opening match against Czechia (8-7) and will need to find their winning form on day two.
Ranking – Group D
Hong Kong China 9pts
Czechia 9pts
USA 9pts
Sweden 3pts
Scotland 0pts
By Marco Spelten (korfbalfoto.nl) and Gertude De Vries (Sportfotografie)
Day one has set the stage for an exciting finale! Be sure to tune in tomorrow to witness the culmination!
Get ready for a weekend of sizzling sand and spectacular skills as the Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2024 explodes into action in Temse, Belgium, this Saturday, August 24th!
Over two action-packed days, 17 teams will battle it out for Beach Korfball supremacy, showcasing their athleticism and tactical brilliance on the (hopefully) sun-drenched courts. Don’t miss a single shot of the competition – the IKF YouTube channelis your one-stop shop for all the live streaming and highlights!
With the excitement building, we want to remind our korfball community to be vigilant against potential scams. Be wary of fake profiles, unauthorized live streams, and suspicious links. The IKF YouTube channel is the only official source for live and on-demand coverage of the Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2024.
For the latest news, updates, and behind-the-scenes content follow us on social media for extensive coverage and exclusive behind the scenes action. Our social team will continue to update the dedicated event page. For all the results, goal scorers and standings go to worldkorfball.sport.
Get ready for a thrilling weekend of Beach Korfball! Let’s celebrate the spirit of the sport and witness history in the making!
Where to follow
All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and live streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball profiles and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
