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Poland is the winner of the IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division 2024

October 19, 2024/in Korfball News, Populair /by Dani Ezpeleta

Final day at the European B! TUR and POL were the finalists of this IKF EKC B 2024. In the final played today in Kemer, the Polish team beat the local squad by 8-14 after an intense and exciting match. TUR got the silver medal, and WAL got the Bronze medal, scoring a golden goal in their match against SVK.

The first 5 teams qualify for the IKF European Korfball Championship 2026, and the 5th country became SUI, who beat SRB in another tight and intense match. For 7th place, IRL and SCO faced each other in today’s first match, winning IRL by 15-9. What an exciting final games to finalize this incredible and unforgettable tournament!

The IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division 2024 took place from 14 to 19 October in the scenic coastal town of Kemer in Türkiye. This tournament is the 1st of the two European championships scheduled for this October, that reveal the best teams among the B and A European Divisions.

Final Ranking

Image galleries and updated results

Day 6 (Finals)

Photographs by Marco Spelten

Day 6 Results

*Updated after each match

For Gold Medal: TUR 8-14 POL

For Bronze Medal: SVK 11-12 WAL

For 5th Place: SUI 12-11 SRB

For 7th Place: IRL 15-9 SCO

Live Streams

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Day 5 Recap (Semi-finals)

By Marco Spelten

In this event hosted by the Developing Sports Federation of Türkiye, eight European teams will compete divided into two groups in a 1st stage. The best two teams of each group will qualify to play the semi-finals, while the numbers 3 and 4 will fight for places 5 to 8 in this 2nd phase.

The groups were decided by a live draw broadcasted on IKF YouTube channel last September 19th, which defined the official match schedule.

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 on this website and our social channels! Let’s enjoy korfball!

UPDATE: 14/10/2024 -We regret to inform you that, due to unforeseen technical reasons, there will not be live commentary available during the European Korfball Championship B. While we understand that live commentary enhances the viewing experience, we are committed to delivering the best possible coverage of the event. The matches will still be streamed live for you to enjoy, and we will ensure that all other aspects of the broadcast run smoothly.

How 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 and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.

You will 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

Live Streams

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

Promotional video

Participants

*9/9/2024: Scotland replaced France after its withdrawal.

Live coverage of the IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division 2024 (14-19/Oct)

October 13, 2024/in Europe, Korfball News, Populair /by Dani Ezpeleta

The semi-finals day in Kemer is over! The finalists are known! TUR and POL will play the big final this Saturday, and SVK and WAL for the Bronze medal. The first 5 teams will qualify for the IKF European Korfball Championship 2026, and the 5th country will be revealed after the duel between SUI and SRB. For 7th place, IRL and SCO will face in Saturday’s first match. Don’t miss tomorrow’s exciting final games!

The IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division 2024 is taking place from 14 to 19 October in the scenic coastal town of Kemer in Türkiye. This tournament is the 1st 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 will qualify for the IKF European Korfball Championship 2026.

UPDATE 16/10/2024 – Poland is the winner of the IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division 2024: https://korfball.sport/?p=40168

Live Streams

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

Daily image galleries, updated results and ranking

Day 5 Recap

*Updated after each match

By Marco Spelten

Day 3 Recap

By Marco Spelten

Day 2 Recap

By Marco Spelten

Day 1 Recap

By Marco Spelten

In this event hosted by the Developing Sports Federation of Türkiye, eight European teams will compete divided into two groups in a 1st stage. The best two teams of each group will qualify to play the semi-finals, while the numbers 3 and 4 will fight for places 5 to 8 in this 2nd phase.

The groups were decided by a live draw broadcasted on IKF YouTube channel last September 19th, which defined the official match schedule.

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 on this website and our social channels! Let’s enjoy korfball!

UPDATE: 14/10/2024 -We regret to inform you that, due to unforeseen technical reasons, there will not be live commentary available during the European Korfball Championship B. While we understand that live commentary enhances the viewing experience, we are committed to delivering the best possible coverage of the event. The matches will still be streamed live for you to enjoy, and we will ensure that all other aspects of the broadcast run smoothly.

How 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 and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.

You will 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

Live Streams

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

Promotional video

Participants

*9/9/2024: Scotland replaced France after its withdrawal.

Excitement builds for IKF European Korfball Championships as Group Draws revealed

September 20, 2024/in Europe, Korfball News, Populair /by Dean Woods

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

Wales, France, and Serbia secure spots in European Korfball Championship B-Division Finals

November 26, 2023/in Korfball News, Populair /by Dean Woods

Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds, France – The nail-biting IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division qualifier came to a thrilling conclusion as Wales, France, and Serbia emerged victorious, securing their spots in the finals alongside already qualified Ireland, Poland, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Türkiye.

The three-day round-robin tournament, held from 24 to 26 November 2023 in Saint-Jean-Bonnefonds, France witnessed the national teams of Armenia, Scotland, Serbia, Wales, and France battle it out for a chance to compete in the European Korfball Championship B-Division finals. The atmosphere was electric as each team demonstrated their grit and determination on the court.

Wales finished the qualification round in first place with 10 points (3 wins and 1 loss) with wins against Serbia (29-18), Armenia (31-8) and France (16-18). Their only defeat was on day 2 of the competition against Scotland (15-14) which was won courtesy of a Golden Goal.

France, led by their sharpshooting attackers, displayed exceptional teamwork and a strong defence, securing their place in the finals with impressive wins against Scotland (15-10), Serbia (19-17), and Armenia (19-12). France, the host nation, even with the passionate home crowd in full voice was unable to defeat Wales in the last match of the tournament. However, France had done enough to earn their spot among the top three.

The third qualification spot was won by Serbia who beat Scotland (22-20) in the penultimate match of the tournament. This was a must-win match for both teams, the winner would secure the third and final qualification place for the European B finals next year.

Images: Marco Spelten (actiefotografie.nl)

While Scotland and Armenia fell short of qualifying for the finals, they exhibited remarkable resilience and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Their participation added to the excitement and competitiveness of the event.

The IKF European Korfball Championship B-Division finals will be held in Kemer, Türkiye, in October 2024, where the top three teams from this qualifier tournament will join the five teams that have already secured their spots. Korfball fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the finals, which promise to be an unforgettable spectacle.

The International Korfball Federation (IKF) extends its sincere gratitude to the hosts, Fédération Korfbal France, for their exceptional organization and hospitality. The dedication of the volunteers and all IKF officials was instrumental in the success of the qualifier tournament.

FINAL RANKING

DAY 3 RESULTS

FINAL SCORES

MISSED THE MATCHES?

Fans around the world will be able to watch and enjoy all games through the IKF live streams available on www.worldkorfball.sport and youtube.com/ikfchannel, with all the statistics, results, top scorers and rankings.

ON SOCIAL MEDIA

You will find the best images, clips and highlights, by visiting the official IKF profiles (see below) and via the hashtags #EKCR1 and #korfball: