In preparation for the highly anticipated IKF European Korfball Championship A-Division 2024, IKF Secretary General and CEO, Joana Faria, visited Catalonia for a series of key venue inspections and strategic meetings.
During her visit, Ms Faria met at the host city town hall with Mr Jordi Soler Casals, Mayor of Calonge i Sant Antoni, to discuss the town’s readiness to host the event. The meeting also focused on local infrastructure, logistical support, and the broader impact the championship will have on the region.
Additionally, Ms Faria held talks with the Federació Catalana de Korfbal, ensuring the alignment of local and international efforts to deliver a great event. The meeting included discussions on promoting korfball in the region, facilitating athlete and fan engagement, and coordinating efforts for a seamless tournament experience.
The Local Organising Committee also joined the venue inspections, working closely with Ms Faria to review the facilities and ensure they meet IKF standards for hosting an international championship. The inspections covered key areas such as spectator capacity, athlete accommodations, and media facilities.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/header_Aug15th2024_EKCA2024.jpg5701500IKF Officehttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngIKF Office2024-08-16 14:17:402024-08-16 14:17:40Joana Faria Visits Catalonia for Venue Inspections Ahead of the IKF European Korfball Championship A-Division 2024
Ten teams have been competing in Catalonia from 29 to 31 March for the IKF U19 (Open) European Korfball Championship 2024 trophy. Netherlands, Belgium, Czechia, England, Catalonia, Slovakia, Portugal, Germany, France and Hong Kong China were the participants, and one team has been playing at another level during all its matches: The Netherlands.
In today’s final against the unbeaten powerful Belgium, the Dutch players were able to perform a very good game again! Despite the strong resitance, the Dutch won 14 to 8 in the end and rightly became champions.
Czechia and England played for Bronze in the previous game, in which the Czechs never let the game out of their hands and deservedly won the bronze medal in the end (CZE 21-6 ENG).
Thanks to the Catalan Korfball Federation for organising such a wonderful tournament, and to all teams, players, coaches, managers, officials and most importantly, the volunteers, for all their hard and good work and friendship. This is korfball!
Gold Medal
Silver Medal
Bronze Medal
The final results and the final ranking
IKF Youtube live streaming playlist
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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 the hashtags #U19OEKC and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
You can find all this content and much more visiting the following official IKF profiles (see below):
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Champions.jpeg10661600Jan Weberhttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngJan Weber2024-04-01 11:47:232024-04-01 11:51:15The 2024 U19 IKF European Korfball champions are: The Netherlands
All ready in Vilanova i la Geltrú and Sitges to host this year’s IKF U19 (Open) European Korfball Championship 2024. From 29 to 31 March, the Catalan Korfball Federation (FCK) will host this always intense and exciting international youth event. Official LOC website: u19oekc.korfbal.cat
During this 3-day tournament, teams from ten countries will play a group phase the first two days, that will decide the semi-finalists and the cross-final games for places 5 to 10 and the podium on the last day.
As usual, all fans around the world will be able to watch and follow this tournament live for free on YouTube.com/ikfchannel and on www.worldkorfball.sport, with all the updated results, statistics, scorers and rankings.
Furthermore, all local spectators and foreign the supporters travelling to Catalonia will have free access to both venues, to enjoy and to cheer for their favourite teams as much as they want during all these 3 days.
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A place on the final podium is what all teams are playing for, but only one will be the 2024 U19 European korfball champion. Will the Dutch repeat as reign champions? Don’t miss it!
The final results
The final ranking
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 the hashtags #U19OEKC and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
You can find all this content and much more visiting the following official IKF profiles (see below):
This last IKF U21 European Korfball Championship 2022 will be remembered by all fans after an intense and exciting 3-day tournament in the Catalan city of Terrassa.
The competition format with only 6 teams allowed all squads to play between all them in a unique league. And after day 1 it was clear that the Netherlands and Belgium will be the ones to fight for gold, but the level of both squads was really close and that fact guaranteed an exciting and tight final, as it was in the end. One last goal with 45″ left was decisive to proclaim the Dutch team the new U21 European korfball champion.
Photos: korfbalfoto.nl
The battle for 3rd place was also one of the best attractions of the tournament, with 4 other nationals teams competing very closely and delivering intense, tight and exciting matches. A great spectacle for all korfball fans that attended Can Jofresa’s Sport Complex everyday, and for all those watching the live streams through www.worldkorfball.sportannd youtube.com/ikfchannel.
Catalonia was the final winner of this particular fight for the Bronze medal, after beating Portugal at the end of day 2 by 9-8, and be able to win all their matches, except those against BEL and NED, including the last one on day 3 vs Hungary (15-9). A perfect ending for an extraordinary and historical tournament for the Catalans.
This result forced Germany and Portugal to play on day 3 a decisive final match for 4th place: another great and tight game (16-16) decided by penalties in favour of the Portuguese squad after an exciting golden goal period with no scoring..
The IKF wants to thank all volunteers, teams and organisers for their huge efforts, making this tournament a great and successful event. Korfball is more alive than ever!
IKF U21 European Korfball Championship 2022 From 29 September until 1 October 2022
FINAL RANKING:
1st place (Gold medal): Netherlands 2nd place (Silver medal): Belgium 3rd place (Bronze medal): Catalonia 4th place: Portugal 5th place: Germany 6th place: Hungary
DAY 3 RESULTS:
DAY 2 RESULTS:
Photos: korfbalfoto.nl
DAY 1 RESULTS:
This was a long-waited edition due to the pandemic circumstances and restrictions during the last years, not allowing to follow the regular international competitions schedule.
Belgium, Portugal, Hungary, Germany, The Netherlands and Catalonia were playing a unique round that allowed all teams to play against each other to decide this year’s champion. The next generation of korfball starts were in Terrassa to show their best!
The Catalan Korfball Federation was the organiser of this event in collaboration with the IKF and Terrassa’s town hall, and all games were be played at Can Jofresa Sports Complex. You can visit the official website of the tournament (u21ekc.korfbal.cat) to find all the updated information about this event, as well as all the other activities and events planned to enjoy an intense and exciting 3-day korfbal championship.
Fans around the world were 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.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/headter_day3_ikfu21ekc_2022.png3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-10-02 19:54:292023-12-11 08:59:04The Netherlands beats Belgium 18-17 and becomes new U21 European champion
The Catalan city of Terrassa is hosting from 29 September until 1 October 2022 the IKF U21 European Korfball Championship 2022. The first days of competion were a total success, with teams and fans enjoying the back to normal competitions with no restrictions.
DAY 3 UPDATED RESULTS & FINAL RANKING:
1st place (Gold medal): Netherlands 2nd place (Silver medal): Belgium 3rd place (Bronze medal): Catalonia 4th place: Portugal 5th place: Germany 6th place: Hungary
DAY 2 UPDATED RESULTS & RANKING SO FAR:
After these last results, the Catalan squad ends in 3r place and the game vs Hungary tomorrow at 17:15h will be irrelevant for the ranking. On the other hand, Portugal and Germany will play earlier at 16:00h for the 4th place. And finally, the Netherlands and Belgium will play at 18:30h “The Final”, to decide which of these strongest two teams becomes the 2022 U21 European korfball champion.
DAY 1 RESULTS:
This has been a long-waited edition due to the pandemic circumstances and restrictions during the last years, not allowing to follow the regular international competitions schedule.
Belgium, Portugal, Hungary, Germany, The Netherlands and Catalonia are playing a unique round that will allow all teams to play against each other to decide this year’s champion. The next generation of korfball starts are here to show their best!
The Catalan Korfball Federation is the organiser of this event in collaboration with the IKF and Terrassa’s town hall, and all games will be played at Can Jofresa Sports Complex. You can visit the official website of the tournament (u21ekc.korfbal.cat) to find all the updated information about this event, as well as all the other activities and events planned to enjoy an intense and exciting 3-day korfbal championship.
Fans 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.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/headter_day2b_ikfu21ekc_2022.png3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-09-30 08:01:342023-12-11 08:59:04Follow live the IKF U21 European Championship 2022
From 29 September until 1 October 2022, another edition of the IKF U21 European Korfball Championship will take place in the Catalan city of Terrassa. This has been a long-waited edition due to the pandemic circumstances and restrictions during the last years, not allowing to follow the regular international competitions schedule.
But now, everything’s is set up and ready to receive the 6 national European U21 teams that subscribed to play this interesting and exciting competition. Belgium, Portugal, Hungary, Germany, The Netherlands and Catalonia will play a unique round that will allow all teams to play against each other to decide this year’s champion. The next generation of korfball starts are here to show their best!
The Catalan Korfball Federation is the organiser of this event in collaboration with the IKF and Terrassa’s town hall, and all games will be played at Can Jofresa Sports Complex. You can visit the official website of the tournament (u21ekc.korfbal.cat) to find all the updated information about this event, as well as all the other activities and events planned to enjoy an intense and exciting 3-day korfbal championship.
Fans 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.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/header_day2_u21ekc2022.png3801000Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2022-09-28 10:31:332023-12-11 08:59:05The IKF U21 European Championship 2022 is ready to start in Terrassa
England Korfball will welcome the national teams from Catalonia, Scotland and Wales in September for a set of international friendly matches to be played in London as part of the preparation for the IKF European Korfball Championship later this year.
With England ranked 3rd and Catalonia ranked 5th in Europe, the matches between these two teams are promising to be highly competitive. Wales’ current European ranking is 11th while Scotland is the 16th European nation on the most recent IKF World Korfball Ranking. The IKF has been encouraging its member countries to play more official friendly matches and very much welcomes the initiative by the EKA for this event in one of Europe’s premier cities.
The pre-european championship tournament will take place on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 2014 at Whitgift Sports Centre, Croydon, South London.
https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/england-korfball.jpg316812Jan Fransoohttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngJan Fransoo2014-08-26 06:30:522014-08-26 06:30:52England to host four-nation tournament in September
