The Belgian city of Ghent is hosting from 7 to 9 April the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2023. Portugal, Morocco, Netherlands, England, France, Chinese Taipei, Czech Republic, Hong Kong China, Germany, Catalonia, Slovakia and Belgium will play during these 3 days for a place in the final podium.
UPDATE 9/4 – 19:30H: Updated Final Results | Day 3
UPDATE 8/4 – 21:30H: Updated Match Schedule | Day 3
UPDATE 7/4 – 20:30H: Day 1 Results and Group Standings
OFFICIAL MATCH SCHEDULE:
All fans around the world will be able to follow this tournament live on youtube.com/ikfchanneland on www.worldkorfball.sport(with live results and streams, statistics, scorers, play-by-play …).
For more local information and tickets you can also visit the LOC official website: www.u19wkc2023.com
On social media you will be able to find the best images, clips and highlights, visiting the official IKF profiles (see below) and via the hashtags #U19WKC and #korfball:
The final day of the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2022 has crowned the Dutch U19 team as the new world champion after beating 25-13 the Belgian U19 squad (Silver medalists). Chinese Taipei won the Bronze medal in the match for the 3rd place against Germany (9-33).
The Netherlands (Gold medal)
Belgium (Silver medal)
Chinese Taipei (Bronze medal)
The match for 5th place between Czech Republic and Portugal was decided in an exciting and beautiful match in favour of the Portuguese by only 2 goals (15-17). The previous game faced England versus Catalonia and ended 15-18 in favour of the Catalan team.
The other final results after Day 3 and the Round Robin for places 9 to 13 are shown on the following picture:
IKF U19 WKC 2022 FINAL RANKING:
1st: The Netherlands 2nd: Belgium 3rd: Chinese Taipei 4th: Germany 5th: Portugal 6th: Czech Republic 7th: Catalonia 8th: England 9th: Hungary 10th: Slovakia 11th: Malaysia 12th: Poland 13th: Morocco
We invite you review this fantastic tournament on IKF’s data website:www.worldkorfball.sport (live games, play-by-play, all results and scorers, statistics, etc.). All matches played in Hall 1 will be live streamed on IKF Youtube channel.
Furthermore, we invite you to discover the best images, moments and clips of the torunament on IKF and Czech Korfball social media channels. You can also share your moments with us using the hashtag #U19WKC. Korfball is back!
A big thank you to the Czech Korfball Association and the city of Kutná Hora for hosting this event and for its great work as local organiser. Also thank you to all officials, sponsors and volunteers, who were indispensable for the success of this wonderful championship.
The second day of the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2022 has ended with the following results and discovering which teams will play for a medal in this great event that is taking place from 15 to 17 April 2022 in the Czech city of Kutná Hora.
The big final will be played by the Netherlands and Belgium this Sunday, April 17, at 15:00, following the Bronze medal game between Germany and Chinese Taipei at 13:30. These last two teams had to play very hard on their quarter-final matches this morning.
England faced Germany in the best way possible and they fighted until the end trying to reach a place in one of the semi-finals. On the other hand, the big surprise was the endurance and resilience of the Catalan team against the Chinese Taipei squad during the whole match. It was not an easy win for the Asians, but a great game for all spectators who attended this game on hall 2.
The two evening semi-finals were very different. The Dutch team defeated Germany very easily from the very beginning. And today’s last game between the Belgian and Chinese Taipei became one of the best games of the championship so far. Intensity, lots of goals, emotion, passion, good korfball actions and all the things we love in such an important and decisive duels like this.
The Round Robin for places 9-13 started today with several interesting matches. This is a full and intense competition between Slovakia, Malaysia, Hungary, Poland and Morocco that will be decided tomorrow morning.
We invite you continue following this fantastic tournament. All supporters and visitors are welcome to enjoy live this event at the sports hall following all the hygienic and local protocols. And korfball fans around the world can also watch and follow this event on IKF’s data website:www.worldkorfball.sport (live games, play-by-play, all results and scorers, statistics, etc.). All matches played in Hall 1 will be live streamed on IKF Youtube channel.
Furthermore, we invite you to follow this event 24/7 on IKF and Czech Korfball social media channels with the best moments, images, videos, highlights and latest information. Share your moments with us using the hashtag #U19WKC and enjoy that korfball is back!
The first day of the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2022 has ended with the following results (updated on April 16, at 14:00) and ranking pools, that decided this Saturday’s round 2 matches.
A very intense day ended with a lot of interesting matches and the joy to see new teams discovering the phenomenal experience of participating in this great and profitable international events. The thirteen participating countries have shown all their korfball talent and their will to improve game after game. Germany, England, Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Chinese Taipei and Catalonia will play to be one of the 4 semi-finalists that will play on Sunday for the final Champions trophy.
We invite you continue following this fantastic tournament that is taking place from 15 to 17 April 2022 in the Czech city of Kutná Hora. All supporters and visitors are welcome to enjoy live this event at the sports hall following all the hygienic and local protocols. And korfball fans around the world can also watch and follow this event on IKF’s data website:www.worldkorfball.sport (live games, play-by-play, all results and scorers, statistics, etc.). All matches played in Hall 1 will be live streamed on IKF Youtube channel.
Furthermore, we invite you to follow this event 24/7 on IKF and Czech Korfball social media channels with the best moments, images, videos, highlights and latest information. Share your moments with us using the hashtag #U19WKC and enjoy that korfball is back!
Congratulations to the Dutch U19 team for winning an unforgettable final vs Belgium. The 1st official IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2019 has its champion after a long and exciting day.
Congratulations to all teams, officials, volunteers and local organizers for a great 3-day championship in the beautiful Dutch city of Leeuwarden.
1st: The Netherlands
2nd: Belgium
3rd: Chinese Taipei
4th: Germany
5th: England
6th: Portugal
7th: Czech Republic
8th: Hungary
9th: Malaysia
10th: Catalonia
11th: Hong Kong
12th: China
PODIUM:
GOLD MEDAL: The Netherlands – SILVER MEDAL: Belgium – BRONZE MEDAL: Chinese Taipei
Review everything of this last day watching again the live streams on worldkorfball.sport, and on IKF Social Media channels and via the hashtags #U19WKC and #korfball:
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The final day at the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship 2019 has arrived. Today’s games start with the remaining two matches of the countries playing for positions 9-12, followed by the finals. China and Hong Kong play the 1st game followed by the Malaysia – Catalonia match for places 9-10.
Hungary and the Czech Republic play for the 7th and 8th position, Portugal and England for the 5th and 6th, Germany and Chinese Taipei for the bronze medal and, lastly, The Netherlands and Belgium for the Championship title. The day is closed with the Medal Ceremony
12th: China
11th: Hong Kong
10th: Catalonia
9th: Malaysia
8th: Hungary
7th: Czech Republic
6th: Portugal
5th: England
4th: Germany
3rd: Chinese Taipei
2nd: Belgium
1st: The Netherlands
Review everything of this last day watching again the live streams on worldkorfball.sport, and on IKF Social Media channels and via the hashtags #U19WKC and #korfball:
Facebook: @korfball.org
Instagram: @korfball_org
Twitter: @korfball
The second day of the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship (WKC 2019) has come to an end. Today’s program consisted out of all the quarter and semi-finals for the countries still in the race for the Championship title, and the first two matches for the remaining 4 countries who will play for their position in the final ranking (positions 9-12).
The last day of the tournament will start with the remaining two matches of the countries playing for positions 9-12, followed by the finals.
Hungary and the Czech Republic play for the 7th and 8th position, Portugal and England for the 5th and 6th, Germany and Chinese Taipei for the bronze medal and, lastly, The Netherlands and Belgium for the Championship title. The day is closed with the Medal Ceremony.
Tomorrow’s match schedule and all the results can be found at the IKF U19 WKC event page.
Don’t miss anything of this last day by coming to ‘t Kalverdijkje in Leeuwarden, by following the live streams on worldkorfball.sport, by following the Social Media channels and via the hashtags #U19WKC and #korfball:
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Day 1 of the IKF U19 WKC 2019, held from 19-21 April in ‘t Kalverdijkje, Leeuwarden, has come to an end. Today all the group matches and the opening ceremony were scheduled.
Tomorrow, all the quarter and semifinals will be played for the top two and the two highest ranked third countries. The remaining four countries start to play their matches in the round-robin format.
Moving on to the quarterfinals are The Netherlands, Germany, Chinese Taipei, Portugal, Hungary, Belgium, England and the Czech Republic.
Moving on to the round robin format are Catalonia, Malaysia, China and Hong Kong China.
Tomorrow’s match schedule can be found at the U19 WKC event page.
Don’t miss any of the matches by following the live streams on worldkorfball.org, the IKF Social Media channels and via the hashtags #U19WKC and #korfball:
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Instagram: @korfball_org
Twitter: @korfball
From the 19 till 21 April 2019, the first IKF U19 World Korfball Championship (IKF U19 WKC) will take place in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands in sport centre ‘t Kalverdijkje.
During this event, the best U19 national teams will showcase their talent and compete for the trophy.
Which team will gain the first official U19 World Championship?
The KNKV (Koninklijk Nederlands Korfbal Verbond) is the local organizer.
PARTICIPANT COUNTRIES (12)*:
Belgium, England, Germany, Portugal, Hungary, Catalonia, Czech Republic, China, Hong Kong China, Chinese Taipei, Malaysia and The Netherlands.
In just over two months, from 19 to 21 April 2019, the IKF U19 World Korfball Championship (WKC) 2019 will start. The participating countries have been known for a while, but now we can also announce the tournament set-up, the pools for the group stage and the complete match schedule.
The 13 participating countries have been divided into one pool of five and two pools of four countries.
Pool A
Pool B
Pool C
Netherlands
Germany
Catalonia
Malaysia
Morocco
Chinese Taipei
Portugal
Czech Republic
Hong Kong China
Belgium
England
Hungary
China
Except for two games of pool A, the group stage matches will all be played during the first day of the tournament, Friday, April 19th. Day two will start with the remaining two matches from Pool A. The top three countries of Pool A and the top two countries of Pool B and C will automatically head on to the quarterfinals. The eighth country joining the quarterfinals, will be the winner of an extra match between the third countries of Pool B and C. The remaining five countries will play in a new group, ‘Pool D’, against each other in a round robin system. The quarterfinals and semi-finals will be played on Saturday the 20th. The finals will be played on Sunday the 21st.
The matches will consist out of four quarters of eight minutes real playing time, with a one minute break between the first and second quarter as well as between the third and fourth quarter. The half time break will take five minutes. Only exceptions are the matches for the 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th place on the final day of the event. Those matches will consist of four quarters of ten minutes.
The tournament will be officially opened through an opening ceremony on April 19th at 11:00 o’clock During the second day of the tournament, the draw for the IKF World Korfball Championship will be held at 14:00 o’clock. The tournament will be closed by a medal ceremony after the last match on Sunday.
From this moment on, you can find the match schedule on the event page and on our Social Media channels. All matches will be broadcasted live on the IKF YouTube channel and on www.worldkorfball.org with live statistics, play-by-play, rankings, top scorers, etc.