Posts

Netherlands win Gold at the IKF European Korfball Championship 2024

/in , , /by

The Netherlands reigned supreme, clinching the Gold medal at the IKF European Korfball Championship 2024 in a dominant performance against Belgium in the final of the IKF European Korfball Championship 2024. The match, held in the picturesque coastal town of Calonge i Sant Antoni in Catalonia, ended with a score of 15-21.

The Netherlands team demonstrated exceptional skill and accuracy, building on an early lead and maintaining it throughout the game. Belgium fought valiantly, but they couldn’t match the relentless pace set by the Netherlands.

This triumph solidifies the Netherlands’ position as the undisputed powerhouse of European korfball. Today’s win, the first major title for new head coach, Ard Korporaal, extends the Netherlands tally to a record breaking 9 European championship titles.

The IKF European Korfball Championship, hosted in Catalonia, brought together eight of Europe’s top korfball teams in a thrilling competition. From October 28 to November 2, teams from Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Portugal, England, and Catalonia competed at the highest level, showcasing the strength and diversity of korfball across the continent.

In the lead-up to the final, the Bronze medal match saw Catalonia face off against Germany in a tightly contested game. The match, played immediately before the Netherlands-Belgium final, kept fans on edge as both teams fought for a place on the podium…. the final score in the bronze medal match was 13-18 in favour of Germany which means Germany finishes 3rd and Catalonia in 4th place.

The IKF extends its gratitude to the host municipality, Calonge i Sant Antoni, for their hospitality, and the Catalan Korfball Federation (FCK) for all their support. Thank you to all the korfball fans who attended or watched online, and finally to all the volunteers and IKF officials for making the event such a success.

For more details about the championships, including full results, daily recaps, photos and much more check out our main event page here. You can also visit the official website of the tournament to find all the info about the event, such as the teams, players names, the match schedule, the venue and the city, etc: www.korfbal.cat/ekc2024.

Final ranking

The Podium

Full results

Top Scorer

Live streams



*Click on the right ≣ icon to select the game you want to watch

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 #ekcA 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):

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

Promotional video

 

Live coverage of the IKF European Korfball Championship A-Division 2024 (28/oct-2/nov)

/in , /by

On October 28, the A-Division of the IKF European Korfball Championship kicks off in the vibrant Catalan city of Calonge i Sant Antoni, bringing together another 8 top-tier teams. The competition will culminate in a grand finale on November 2. Belgium, Czechia, Germany, Hungary, Netherlands, Portugal, England and Catalonia are the qualified teams that will compete for the European title!

This tournament is the 2nd of the two European championships scheduled for this October, that will reveal the best teams among the B and A European Divisions. The first 5 teams to qualify for the IKF European Korfball Championship 2026 were known at the end of last week’s exciting EKC-B in Türkiye.

This IKF European Korfball Championship A-Division 2024 is hosted by the Catalan Korfball Federation (FCK). You can visit the official website of the tournament to find all the info about this event, such as the teams, players names, the match schedule, the venue and the city, etc: www.korfbal.cat/ekc2024

Live streams

*Click on the right ≣ icon to select the game you want to watch

Daily image galleries, updated results & 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 #ekcA 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):

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

Promotional video

Image Gallery

 

Excitement builds for IKF European Korfball Championships as Group Draws revealed

/in , , /by

The stage is set for the IKF European Korfball Championships! The group draws for both the A-Division and B-Division were revealed during a live broadcast on YouTube, heightening anticipation for thrilling matches ahead.

The IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division 2024 kicks off first, from October 14-19, in the scenic coastal town of Kemer, Türkiye. Eight teams will battle for supremacy in a competition that promises high-stakes drama.

For all the latest news and updates from the IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division check out our dedicated event page here.

IKF European Korfball Championship – B Division 

Group A:  
  • Türkiye
  • Slovakia
  • Switzerland
  • Scotland
Group B:  
  • Poland
  • Ireland
  • Serbia
  • Wales

IKF European Korfball Championship – A Division

Korfball fans won’t have long to wait! On October 28, the A-Division of the IKF European Korfball Championship kicks off in the vibrant Catalan city of Calonge i Sant Antoni, bringing together another 8 top-tier teams. The competition will culminate in a grand finale on November 2.

Once again, we have a dedicated event page where you can find all the latest news and updates from the IKF European Korfball Championship A-Division.

Group A:  
  • Netherlands
  • Germany
  • Portugal
  • Hungary
Group B:  
  • Belgium
  • Catalonia
  • Czechia
  • England

Who do you think will dominate the European Korfball Championships? Share your predictions and tell us which teams you’re most excited to see in action by joining the conversation on our social media channels. Don’t miss out on the latest updates!

Missed the live group draw event?

Watch the full broadcast here.

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 #ekcB , #ekcA 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):

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

Joana Faria Visits Catalonia for Venue Inspections Ahead of the IKF European Korfball Championship A-Division 2024

/in , , /by

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.

This visit is a vital step towards the successful delivery of the IKF European Korfball Championship A-Division 2024, further cementing the collaboration between the IKF, the Catalan Federation, and local authorities in Calonge i Sant Antoni.

Stay tuned for more updates as preparations for the IKF European Korfball Championships A and B 2024 progress!

Event info, participants and updates: IKF EKC-A 2024

NED beats BEL in the IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 Final!

/0 Comments/in , /by

The gold medal of this IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 has its owner: the Netherlands. In today’s final at the spectacular Antwerp’s Lotto Arena, the Dutch team beated by 17-21 the other finalist, the so far invicted national squad of Belgium, in an unforgettable final that will be remembered for many years by korfball fans around the world. Both teams qualified first in their phase groups and easily won their semi-final games. But in today’s final only one team was going to crowned as new European Champion.

For Bronze medal, Germany won England (13-11) in another exciting match between two great squads. These two games were preceded by the POR-HUN (20-10) for 5th place and the CAT-CZE match for 7th place (14-16). Both games were decided in two exciting and decisive final quarters.

IKF EKCA 2021 FINAL RANKING

8th place: Catalonia
7th place: Czech Republic
6th place: Hungary
5th place: Portugal
4th place: England
3rd place: Germany
2nd place: Belgium
1st place: Netherlands

 

ger_bronze_ekca2021_marco

Germany – Bronze medalist

bel_silver_ekca2021_marco

Belgium – Silver medalist

ned_gold_ekca2021_marco

The Netherlands – Gold medalist

Fans and supporters around the world can watch again and enjoy all these final games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sport and youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results and top scorers as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).

For 7th/8th place (12:00h): CAT-CZE

For 5th/6th place (13:45h): POR-HUM

Bronze medal game (17:00h): GER-ENG

Final (19:00): BEL NED

 

All visitors and spectators awere welcome to come and see all these semi-finals & finals matches on Friday and Saturday at Lotto Arena. They were required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the other ones established by the local authorities. More info on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com

The event rules can be found on korfball.sport/?p=24854.

schedule_and_results_EKCA_after_day6

IKF Youtube live streaming playlist:

*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games scheduled

Follow the #EKCA2021 on social media!

You can also follow the event during all days on IKF official channels and review the best videos, moments, stories, highlights and photographs of the tournament. Follow us on:
fb_icon_16x16 facebook.com/korfball.org
tw_icon_16x16 twitter.com/korfball
insta_icon_16x16 instagram.com/korfball_org
tiktok_icon16x16 tiktok.com/@korfball.sport

More content, tickets and updates can be also found on local organiser’s profiles:
► https://ekc2021.com (LOC)

Day 6 – Image gallery

By Gertrude the Vries – Korfbalfoto.nl – Marco Spelten

Related news:

Day 5 Review | IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021: NED & BEL will play the final!

/0 Comments/in , /by

The IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 has its finalists: the Netherlands and Belgium. Both teams won their semi-final matches against Germany (38-8) and England (24-12) in today’s duels at Antwerp’s Lotto Arena. These two games were preceded by the POR-CAT (20-10) and CZE-HUN (14-16) matches in the fight for the 5th place. An spectacular and exciting first day at the new venue that guarantees four intense and tight duels in tomorrow’s final matches.

Fans and supporters around the world can watch and enjoy all these final games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sport and youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results and top scorers as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).

For 7th/8th place (12:00h): CAT-CZE

For 5th/6th place (13:45h): POR-HUM

Bronze medal game (17:00h): GER-ENG

Final (19:00): BEL NED

For those visitors and spectators willing to come and see all these final matches live at Lotto Arena, they are all welcome and it will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the other ones established by the local authorities. Tickets can be purchased online on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com (Note from the LOC: Be aware that the times shown on ticket’s sale website are (maybe) the old ones. The right times are shown in the following picture).

schedule_and_results_EKCA_after_day5b

All visitors and spectators are welcome to come and see all these semi-finals & finals matches on Friday and Saturday at Lotto Arena. They will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the other ones established by the local authorities. You can buy your tickets on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com

The event rules can be found on korfball.sport/?p=24854.

NOTE: On Thursday and Friday will take place at KBKB headquarters the IKF World Congress. All national korfball federations will attend to vote and talk about the current situation of korfball worldwide and how to face the future and which are the best ways to bring this amazing sport to the top in the next coming years.

IKF Youtube live streaming playlist:

*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games scheduled

Follow the #EKCA2021 on social media!

You can also follow the event during all days on IKF official channels and review the best videos, moments, stories, highlights and photographs of the tournament. Follow us on:
fb_icon_16x16 facebook.com/korfball.org
tw_icon_16x16 twitter.com/korfball
insta_icon_16x16 instagram.com/korfball_org
tiktok_icon16x16 tiktok.com/@korfball.sport

More content, tickets and updates can be also found on local organiser’s profiles:
► https://ekc2021.com (LOC)

Day 5 – Image gallery

By Gertrude the Vries – Korfbalfoto.nl – Marco Spelten

Related news:

Day 3 Review | IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021: Semi-finalists are known!

/0 Comments/in , /by

The group phase is over! Day 3 at the IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 ended with Germany and England qualifying to play next Friday’s semi-finals at Lotto Arena together with the Netherlands and Belgium (see below the updated match schedule with all the times and duels). Germany defeated the Czech team in today’s 1st game and England had to fight until the last seconds to get the final victory against Portugal.

 

day3_ranking_pools

Tomorrow is rest day for all teams to recover energies for next Friday’s decisive games for places 5 to 8 and the two exciting semi-final games. We say goodbye to Boeckenberg Sportscenter and all the competition is moving to the spectacular and magnificient Lotto Arena. Two great final days that you can not miss!

schedule_and_results_EKCA_after_day4

 

All visitors and spectators are welcome to come and see all these semi-finals & finals matches on Friday and Saturday at Lotto Arena. They will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the other ones established by the local authorities. You can buy your tickets on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com (Note from the LOC: Be aware that the times shown on ticket’s sale website are the old ones. The right times are shown in this picture on top).

Fans and supporters around the world can watch and enjoy all games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sport and youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings, as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).

The event rules can be found on korfball.sport/?p=24854.

NOTE: On Thursday and Friday will take place at KBKB headquarters the IKF World Congress. All national korfball federations will attend to vote and talk about the current situation of korfball worldwide and how to face the future and which are the best ways to bring this amazing sport to the top in the next coming years.

IKF Youtube live streaming playlist:

*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games scheduled

Follow the #EKCA2021 on social media!

You can also follow the event during all days on IKF official channels and review the best videos, moments, stories, highlights and photographs of the tournament. Follow us on:
fb_icon_16x16 facebook.com/korfball.org
tw_icon_16x16 twitter.com/korfball
insta_icon_16x16 instagram.com/korfball_org
tiktok_icon16x16 tiktok.com/@korfball.sport

More content, tickets and updates can be also found on local organiser’s profiles:
► https://ekc2021.com (LOC)

Day 3 – Image gallery

By Marco Spelten

Related news:

Day 2 Review | IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021

/0 Comments/in , /by

The 2nd day at the IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 has revealed the first two teams qualified to play next Friday’s semi-finals at Lotto Arena: the Netherlands and Belgium. Today they beated Portugal and Germany and they both lead their groups with 6 points. The others semi-finalists will be revealed tomorrow after today’s results:

 

day2_ranking_pools

On Day 3, these national teams from the Netherlands, Portugal, England, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Catalonia and Belgium will be playing their last phase group games. Don’t miss the CZE-GER and ENG-POR matches fighting for the other 2 semi-final places that remain still unkown.

official_schedule_ikf_ekca_2021

All visitors and spectators are welcome to come and see all games live at Boeckenberg Sports Center (group phase) and Lotto Arena (semi-finals & finals on Friday and Saturday). They will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the local authorities. You can buy your tickets on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com

Fans and supporters around the world will be able to watch and enjoy all games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sport and youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings, as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).

The full match schedule and event rules can be found on korfball.sport/?p=24854.

IKF Youtube live streaming playlist:

*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games scheduled

Follow the #EKCA2021 on social media!

You can also follow the event during all days on IKF official channels and review the best videos, moments, stories, highlights and photographs of the tournament. Follow us on:
fb_icon_16x16 facebook.com/korfball.org
tw_icon_16x16 twitter.com/korfball
insta_icon_16x16 instagram.com/korfball_org
tiktok_icon16x16 tiktok.com/@korfball.sport

More content, tickets and updates can be also found on local organiser’s profiles:
► https://ekc2021.com (LOC)

Day 2 – Image gallery

By Marco Spelten

Related news:

Day 1 Review | IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021

/0 Comments/in , /by

The IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 started today in the Belgian city of Antwerp. Four intense games were played at Boeckenberg’s Sportscenter with these final scores:

day1_ranking_pools_ekca2021

On Day 2, national teams from the Netherlands, Portugal, England, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Catalonia and Belgium will be competing again the following games:

official_schedule_ikf_ekca_2021

 All visitors and spectators are welcome to come and see all games live at Boeckenberg Sports Center (group phase) and Lotto Arena (semi-finals & finals on Friday and Saturday). They will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the local authorities. You can buy your tickets on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com

Fans and supporters around the world will be able to watch and enjoy all games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sport and youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings, as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).

The match schedule and event rules can be found on korfball.sport/?p=24854.

IKF Youtube live streaming playlist:

*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games scheduled

Follow the #EKCA2021 on social media!

You can also follow the event during all days on IKF official channels and review the best videos, moments, stories, highlights and photographs of the tournament. Follow us on:
fb_icon_16x16 facebook.com/korfball.org
tw_icon_16x16 twitter.com/korfball
insta_icon_16x16 instagram.com/korfball_org
tiktok_icon16x16 tiktok.com/@korfball.sport

More content, tickets and updates can be also found on local organiser’s profiles:
► https://ekc2021.com (LOC)

Day 1 – Image gallery

By Marco Spelten

Related news:

All ready for the IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021!

/0 Comments/in , /by

The IKF European Korfball Championship A – Division 2021 is ready to start in the Belgian city of Antwerp. National teams from the Netherlands, Portugal, England, Hungary, Germany, Czech Republic, Catalonia and Belgium will compete from 25 to 30 October for the gold medal and become the new European korfball champion.

The Royal Belgian Korfball Federation (Koninklijke Belgische Korfbalbond) is the local organiser of this long-awaited event that was initially planned to take place in 2020. The coronavirus pandemic forced to postpone it one year, but now the current situation around Europe and the high percentage of vaccinated allow to organise indoor competitions following certain prevention protocols to avoid spreading the virus. These are the reasons why the IKF has been working very hard during these last months to have an accurate IKF COVID-19 protocol which will allow a safe interaction between all participants in the next international events to come.

All visitors and spectators are welcome to come and see all games live at Boeckenberg Sports Center (group phase) and Lotto Arena (semi-finals & finals). They will be required to follow the safety and prevention protocols against covid-19 approved by the IKF and the local authorities. You can buy your tickets on LOC’s website www.ekc2021.com

Fans and supporters around the world will be able to watch and enjoy all games through the IKF live streamings available on www.worldkorfball.sport and youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings, as well as on IKF and LOC’s social media channels (links at the bottom).

The match schedule and event rules can be found on korfball.sport/?p=24854.

official_schedule_ikf_ekca_2021

IKF Youtube live streaming playlist:

*Click on the top-right icon ≣ to view all games scheduled

Follow the #EKCA2021 on social media!

You can also follow the event during all days on IKF official channels and review the best videos, moments, stories, highlights and photographs of the tournament. Follow us on:
fb_icon_16x16 facebook.com/korfball.org
tw_icon_16x16 twitter.com/korfball
insta_icon_16x16 instagram.com/korfball_org
tiktok_icon16x16 tiktok.com/@korfball.sport

More content, tickets and updates can be also found on local organiser’s profiles:
► https://ekc2021.com (LOC)