All fans around the world will be able to watch and follow some of these tournaments live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play, …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball profiles (see below) and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
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.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/banner_post_IKF_BKWCAsia2024.jpg3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2024-12-04 10:54:022024-12-07 11:17:10Don’t miss the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2024 in Bangkok!
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.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/header_champions_BKWCEU2024.jpg5701500Dean Woodshttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDean Woods2024-08-25 18:16:162024-08-28 15:13:11The Netherlands are champions of IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2024
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.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/SPLT9123.jpg10801620Dean Woodshttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDean Woods2024-08-25 12:14:462024-08-28 15:12:30Day 2 sizzles at the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) in Temse!
Congratulations to Chinese Taipei’s national beach korfball team for becoming the very 1st IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) champion after beating China in yesterday’s final at Hong Kong’s Tin Yip Road Park Artificial Sand Court.
This tournament took place on 9 and 10 March 2019 hosted by Hong Kong Korfball Association as excellent local organizer. During two great and intense days, the University Group tournament and the official Open Group were played, ending with these final rankings:
*The Open Group participants were competing for the IKF World Cup Title, whereas the University Group pool were playing for an official IKF Recognized competition.
OPEN GROUP:
1st place: Chinese Taipei 2nd place: China 3rd place: Hong Kong 4rth place: Japan 5th place: Thailand
UNIVERSITY GROUP:
1st place: Chinese Taipei 2nd place: China 3rd place: Thailand 4rth place: Hong Kong
This is a great step forward in the international development of beach korfball around the world. With this event added to the IKF Competition Calender, two Beach Korfball World Cups will be organized in 2019. The next one will take place from 6 to 7 July in the French city of Bonson, that will host the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2019.
LIVE STREAMING GAMES:
You can review and watch again all the games, images and results visiting the following link: facebook.com/bkwcasia2019
DAY 2 IMAGE GALLERY:
By Hong Kong China Korfball Association.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bkwcasia2019_open_champion_web.jpg321682Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2019-03-11 11:24:052019-03-12 13:46:33Chinese Taipei: 1st IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) Champion
End of Day 2 at the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2019 that has taken place from 9 to 10 March 2019 in Hong Kong’s Tin Yip Road Park Artificial Sand Court.
This Sunday, the Open group teams competed during the whole day for the big trophy: be the 1st IKF Beach Korfball World Cup Asia Champion! At the end of the day, and after some interesting and tight games under an intermittent soft rain, the final ranking was defined:
1st place: Chinese Taipei 2nd place: China 3rd place: Hong Kong 4rth place: Japan 5th place: Thailand
Congratulations to all participants and the Hong Kong China Korfball Association for an extraordinary organization of this 1st IKF Beach Korfball World Cup Asia.
You can review and watch again all the games, images and results visiting the following link: facebook.com/bkwcasia2019
DAY 2 IMAGE GALLERY:
By Hong Kong China Korfball Association (to be updated).
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bkwcasia2019_open_bronze_1.jpg12501875Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2019-03-10 11:54:102019-03-10 11:54:10IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2019: Open group results
End of Day 1 at the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2019 that is taking place from 9 to 10 March 2019 in Hong Kong’s Tin Yip Road Park Artificial Sand Court.
Today was the University Group tournament, competing for an official IKF Recognized special award. After an exciting and excellent competition performed by all teams, this is the final ranking:
1st place: Chinese Taipei 2nd place: China 3rd place: Thailand 4rth place: Hong Kong
Tomorrow Sunday, March 10th, the Open Group participants will compete for the IKF World Cup Title (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Chinese Taipei and Thailand).
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/bkwkasia2019_uni_banner.jpg7171875Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2019-03-09 11:57:462019-03-09 20:42:44IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2019: University group results
From 9 to 10 March 2019, the Hong Kong China Korfball Association is hosting the first edition of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) 2019 that will take place during this weekend in Hong Kong’s Tin Yip Road Park Artificial Sand Court. This is a great step forward in the international development of beach korfball. With this event added to the IKF Competition Calender, two Beach Korfball World Cups will be organized in 2019.
Although this will be the first edition of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup in Asia, the national korfball federation of Hong Kong has plenty experience with organising successful beach korfball tournaments. Starting in 2000, the federation has annually organized a beach korfball event for both seniors and juniors. Apart from the first edition, the tournament was organised at Repulse Beach every year. Due to its popularity among tourists, this venue served as the perfect place to promote (beach) korfball in Hong Kong and beyond. That participants of that tournament were mostly from Hong Kong, although occasionally, teams from Macau and Taiwan also entered the competition. The first edition of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) is therefore organized by an experienced host, and will be of a more international character than the previous tournaments.
There will be two categories at the IKF BKWC (Asia); Open Group and University Group. The Open Group participants will compete for the IKF World Cup Title, whereas the University Group pool will be an official IKF Recognized competition.
OPEN GROUP (5): China, Hong Kong, Japan, Chinese Taipei and Thailand.
UNIVERSITY GROUP (4): China, Hong Kong, Chinese Taipei and Thailand.
The matches in the Open Group will be played on the first day of the event. The University Group matches will be played at the second day of the tournament.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/ready_bkwca2019.png321682Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2019-03-08 12:11:402019-03-09 09:54:46All ready for the 1st IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia)
The IKF is happy to announce that the Hong Kong China Korfball Association will host the first edition of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) in March 2019. This is a great step forward in the international development of beach korfball. With this event added to the IKF Competition Calender, two Beach Korfball World Cups will be organized in 2019.
The first IKF Beach Korfball World Cup 2019 will take place from 9-10 March in Hong Kong.
Venue: Tin Yip Road Park Artificial Sand Court.
Although this will be the first edition of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup in Asia, the national korfball federation of Hong Kong has plenty experience with organising successful beach korfball tournaments. Starting in 2000, the federation has annually organized a beach korfball event for both seniors and juniors. Apart from the first edition, the tournament was organised at Repulse Beach every year. Due to its popularity among tourists, this venue served as the perfect place to promote (beach) korfball in Hong Kong and beyond. That participants of that tournament were mostly from Hong Kong, although occasionally, teams from Macau and Taiwan also entered the competition. The first edition of the IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Asia) is therefore organized by an experienced host, and will be of a more international character than the previous tournaments.
There will be two categories at the IKF BKWC (Asia); Open Group and University Group. The Open Group participants will compete for the IKF World Cup Title, whereas the University Group pool will be an official IKF Recognized competition.
The participants of the IKF BKWC (Asia) 2019 will be: China, Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, Thailand and Japan.
orfbalpThe IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) 2025 will take place from 29 to 30 August in Stockholm, Sweden.
This event is hosted by the Swedish Korfball Committee (SKC) in collaboration with the International Korfball Federation and IKF Europe.
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 streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play, …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball profiles (see below) and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
The IKF Beach Korfball World Cup (Africa) 2025 will take place from 13 to 14 September in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
This event is hosted by the Federation Ivoirienne de Korfball in collaboration with the International Korfball Federation and IKF Africa.
Where to follow
All fans around the world will be able to follow this tournament live on www.worldkorfball.sport (with live results, statistics, scorers, play-by-play, …), as well as on social media on @BeachKorfball profiles (see below) and the hashtags #BKWC, #beachkorfball and #korfball, with the best image galleries and highlights.
