The International World Games Association yesterday accepted the proposal of the IKF to include beach korfball as a second korfball discipline in the program of The World Games in 2025 in Chengdu, China. This inclusion implies that apart from (indoor) korfball in an 8v8 format, that has been included in every single edition of The World Games since 1985, also beach korfball will be included in a 4v4 format. The inclusion of beach korfball is a direct consequence of the overall success of our full gender-balanced team sport in the recent editions of The World Games in Birmingham, Wroclaw and Cali, and the successful inaugural edition of the first World Beach Korfball Championship in 2022 in Morocco. In both korfball disciplines, 8 teams will participate.
The IKF is delighted with this decision by the IWGA. IKF President Fransoo: “Beach Korfball has been developing rapidly over the past years. Smaller teams and the ability to play this anywhere, make the discipline accessible to everyone. Moreover, the gender-balanced nature of korfball fit very well with the beach culture. Beach korfball is as fast and dynamic as indoor korfball, but with matches of just 2*8 minutes, and typically many goals being made, a single 90-minute spectator session can easily accommodate 4 matches with all being decisive. Together with the IWGA and the Chengdu organizing committee, we plan to create a festive atmosphere in the beach stadium at TWG 2025. The inclusion of beach korfball will provide an opportunity for many more of the IKF Member countries to qualify for The World Games.”
Korfball features again in the program of The World Games 2025 in Chengdu
During yesterday’s IWGA Annual General Meeting in Madrid, the Executive Committee (ExCo) of the International World Games Association unveiled the programme for the 12th edition of the Games. Korfball will continue its appearance since 1985 (the 2nd edition of TWG in London). Since then, korfball has been included has taken part in every edition.
Jan Fransoo reelected for a second term in the ExCo of the IWGA
The president of the International Korfball Federation, Jan Fransoo, was confirmed as Executive Committee member of the International World Games Association for a 2nd term during this IWGA AGM 2023 in Madrid. With 7 candidates for four positions, he received extensive support from the membership, with 23 out of the 31 voting Federations supporting him already in the first round of voting.
José Perurena (ICF) was re-elected as the President, Tom Dielen (WA) as the new Vice President and Lukas Hinder contniues as the Treasurer. Executive Committee members for the new term: Anna Arzhanova (CMAS), Volker Bernardi (WFDF), Jan Fransoo (IKF), and John Liljelund (IFF).
The Netherlands have today (Sunday, Jul 17, 2022) won an tenth consecutive World Games korfball gold medal following victory in today’s final against Belgium in Birmingham, USA.
It was October 2021 during the final of the IKF European Korfball Championship when Netherlands and Belgium last met. The European championship final was spectacular, ending with a narrow victory for Netherlands by four goals [17-21].
Eight months later and the teams meet again in the final of The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, USA. The korfball arena was SOLD OUT for the korfball final at the BJCC East Exhibition Hall – the korfball arena for The World Games creating an electric atmosphere. There wasn’t a spare seat in the house.
Final score [23-12]. Belgium’s Kian AMORGASTE top scored in the game with 5 goals.
Saying goodbye to the world stage and playing in their last international korfball match is Barbara BROUWER (NED), Julie CALUWE (BEL), Brent STRUYF (BEL) and Jari HARDIES (BEL).
In the end it was a comfortable win for Netherlands. The result means that the Netherlands have now won an eleventh consecutive World Games korfball gold medal.
Medal Ceremony
Jan Fransoo, International Korfball Federation President and Anna Arzhanaova, International World Games Association (IWGA) Executive Committee presents the Gold medals and gifts to Team Netherlands.
Joana Faria, International Korfball Federation Secretary General and Nick Sellers, CEO of the Birmingham Organizing Committee for The World Games 2022 presents the Silver medals and gifts to Team Belgium.
Gabi Kool, International Korfball Federation Executive Vice President and Jay Karsten, COO of the Birmingham Organizing Committee for The World Games 2022 presents the Bronze medals and gifts to Team Chinese Taipei
Photo: Marco Spelten – actiefotografie.nl
Final Ranking – Korfball at The World Games 2022
1st Place – Netherlands
2nd Place – Belgium
3rd Place – Chinese Taipei
4th Place – Germany
5th Place – China
6th Place – Suriname
7th Place – Czech Republic & Portugal
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The International Korfball Federation (IKF) continues to provide coverage from The World Games 2022 to fans throughout the world. If you aren’t already, make sure you’re following the official IKF social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
Due to the fact that the IKF is not the rightsholder of The World Games footage, there will be livestream restrictions (commonly known as geo-blocking) for certain countries. In countries where TV stations and broadcasters have acquired the rights to The World Games 2022 the IKF unfortunately is not allowed to provide a livestream of the medal matches.
We understand that this is disappointing for fans in the following countries and regions:
Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chad, Chile, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Comoros Island, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Djibouti, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, France, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, Nicaragua, North Africa, Oman, Palestinian, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela and Yemen.
If you live in one of the regions impacted you should check with your national broadcaster to see if they will cover the korfball finals.
China v Suriname
Germany v Chinese Taipei
UPDATE: Korfball fans in Germany are able to watch the Bronze medal match Live on Sport1
Netherlands v Belgium
UPDATE: Korfball fans in Belgium will be able to watch the match live on Sporza’s website.
The World Games is a multi-sport event staged every four years by the International World Games Association, organised with the support of the International Olympic Committee. The 11th edition of The World Games will be held in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, 7-17 July 2022. 3,600 athletes from 34 sports and over 100 countries will take part in The World Games.
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Today (Saturday, Jul 16, 2022) we welcomed into the korfball arena at The World Games in Birmingham former international players from the United States Korfball Federation (USKF) who won Bronze at The World Games 1985 in London, Great Britain.
The USKF 1985 medal winning squad were today each presented with a Recognition of Achievement certificate from the International Korfball Federation.
The USKF was founded in 1975 by Paul Kempff. Current President of USKF, Carl Yerger said: “Our priority now is to support passionate people to play korfball…. Our strategic goal is to support pockets of korfball by fostering it and encouraging its growth”
U.S. Korfball Team – The World Games 1985 (left to right: Margie Warren, David Warren, Kim Davenport, Rob Kinitt, Joy Gunter, Rob Bell, Mark Scruggs, Sandra Slagther, Chris Frederick, Lori Mezanko-Alexander, Joel Batchelder, Kara Swab, Eric Holmstrom, Kay Kersey).
Team USA qualified for the next two World Games in 1989 and 1993, finishing in 5th place in both.
Korfball in the USA
Pacific Northwest (PNW) Beach Korfball is the 1st beach korfball club in the USA, founded by a group of basketball players lead by Bill Johnson, based at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle, Washington
PNW Beach Korfball will be representing the U.S. in the first ‘IKF World Beach Korfball Championship’ in Nador, Morocco on 19 & 20 August 2022 in their first official game.
They held their first annual PNW Beach Korfball cup in 2021 with former Great Britain international player and coach Steve Barker, and over 50 adult basketball players participated, including players from New York, Oregon, California, Serbia, and the Tibetan Plateau.
Bill Jonson from PNW Beach Korfball said “We are taking things slowly at a pace that’s manageable for us. We would like to let it grow organically & naturally, and make things sustainable. We are now making connections with korfballers all over the world. Eventually, we will make Seattle a nice place to play beach korfball”.
“While the Olympics is moving towards mixed-gender sports, the coed aspect of beach korfball is the new dynamic that’s going to make social changes with sports like this, I feel cool to be part of korfball”. Ashley Graham.
Welcome to the third day of the korfball competition at The World Games 2022. Today is the final matches in the Group stage. From 13 to 17 July 2022 the World Games 2022 is taking place in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Eight teams are competing for medals at the 11th edition of The World Games.
Below you will find videos, photos and a updates – updated throughout the day.
The opening game on Day 3 at The World Games was between China and Germany. To secure a place in the semi-final and the possibility to medal Germany had to win.
The match was extremely close in the first period with very little to separate the teams. The defence from both teams was limiting the scoring opportunities.
Germany appeared to be more comfortable on the ball. During the second period Germany managed to open up a four goal lead courtesy of consecutive goals from Lucas WITTHAUS, Anna ORTH, Jan Robert HEMING and Lea SANDER [4-8].
Two additional goals from each team meant Germany went into the halftime break leading [6-10].
In the second half China never threatened, scoring just two goals which at any level is not going to be enough to win. Germany scored a further 8 goals in the second half.
The match ended with an amazing buzzer beater goal from Timon ORTH, a contender for goal of the day, for sure!
Final score [8-18]. Germany’s number 08, Lea SANDER, top scored in the match with 5 goals.
Chinese Taipei v Portugal
Our second match featured Chinese Taipei and Portugal who had so far both won and lost one match in this World Games competition. A win would keep their medal hopes alive…
A game of two halves! Portugal started strong in the first period shooting a high percentage and frustrating Chinese Taipei, limiting their chances which resulted in them taking a [3-5] lead.
Chinese Taipei, encouraged by the support in the arena of Representative Bi-khim Hsiao, Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) started to relax and began to convert their chances and went into the half-time break with the score level [7-7]
Taipei made the perfect start to the second half with three quick goals from Shu-Chi CHANG, Han-Sheng CHIU and Cin CHEN which clearly knocked the confidence of the Portuguese team.
From this point forward Chinese Taipei would remain ahead. The match finished [19-11] with Shu-chi Chang top scoring for Taipei in the match with 5 goals.
The result means that Chinese Taipei finished second in Group B and are still within a shot of a medal.
Netherlands v Czech Republic
After the result of the earlier match today team Netherlands have already secured the top position in the group. After two narrow defeats to Chinese Taipei and Portugal, Czech Republic are rooted to the bottom of the group on zero points.
The attention for team Czech Republic is now on their remaining match tomorrow (July 16). At the end of the first period Netherlands had scored 12 to Czech Republic’s four, by halftime the result had been put beyond all doubt [23-8].
In the second half Team Netherlands entered cruise control mode and started to extend their lead scoring several beautiful goals.
Final score [38-11]. Harjan VISSCHER top scored for Team Netherlands with an impressive 9 goals.
Belgium v Suriname
Our final match on Day 3 and of the Group stages is between Team Belgium and Team Suriname.
Before tonight’s match Belgium led the group with four points after their [26-9] win against Germany and [27-11] win over China.
To keep their medal chances alive Suriname must win tonight against Belgium, after yesterday’s narrow loss to Germany.
In the opening five minutes of the first period Team Suriname made life difficult for Belgium, both teams scored two each [2-2].
Team Belgium then stepped up a gear, scoring the next six goals without reply. The defensive pressure was also cranked up by Belgium resulting in several shot clock violations by Suriname and attacks without registering a shot at goal.
At half-time Belgium led [14-3]. The second half produced some great goals from Belgium who knew the match had already been won.
Full-time: Belgium 29-14 Suriname. Belgium’s Stien REYNTJENS top scored in the match with 5 goals.
Belgium will play in the Semi-Final tomorrow against Chinese Taipei.
Image Gallery – Day 3
Ron Froehlich gets hands-on with a korfball ball with Gabi Kool, Executive Vice President of the IKF
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Welcome to Day 2 of the korfball competition at The World Games 2022. From 13 to 17 July 2022 the World Games 2022 is taking place in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Eight teams are competing for medals at the 11th edition of The World Games.
Below you will find videos, photos and a updates – updated throughout the day.
The first match on day 2 of the korfball competition at The World Games 2022 was between the finalists in 2017 World Games, Netherlands and Chinese Taipei.
Netherlands started this game with the level of fierce intensity that simply overpowered the team from Chinese Taipei racing 7-0 lead.
The level of pressure applied in defence by the Netherlands forced Taipei into making several uncharacteristic mistakes. At the end of first Quarter the scoreline was 10-3.
The second period was almost a replica of the first with team Netherlands dominating Taipei all over the court including in the rebound, which allowed the Netherlands multiple attempts to score.
At the halftime break Chinese Taipei trailed by 13 goals [18-5]. In an attempt to change things around Chinese Taipei coach Fang-Yi HSIEH made four substitutes at halftime, entering the match was Chun-Ta CHEN, Tzu-Yao HUANG Ya-Wen LIN and Kai-Yeh LO.
Midway through the second half Netherlands coach Jan NIEBEEK made 6 substitutes bringing on Esther CORDUS, Alwin OUT, Anouk HAARS, Terrenc GRIEMINK, Barbara BROUWER and Jelmer JONKER.
Olav VAN WIJNGAARDEN top scored in the match with 9 goals, but the goal of the game was scored in the last minute by Taipei’s Ya-Wen LIN who scored from distance resulting in the loudest cheers from the crowd in the arena.
Final score [34-18]. Tomorrow the Netherlands take on Czech Republic who pushed Taipei close on the opening day. Chinese Taipei will play Portugal in their last match of the group stage.
Belgium v China
Our second match on Day 2 of the korfball competition at The World Games 2022 was between Belgium and China. Due to the restrictions in China the opportunities to play competitively in recent months has been significantly limited. The lack of top level competition for Team China was clear for all to see.
Both teams traded goals for the opening minutes before Belgium pulled ahead ending the first period [7-3]. The match was effectively won in the second period after Belgium scored a further 10 goals to China’s 2.
Belgium scored some beautiful goals which was fully appreciated by the audience, many of whom were watching korfball for the first time. Halftime [17-5] in favour of Belgium.
Several substitutions were made in the second half by China in an attempt to inject some fresh legs and more energy, unfortunately the changes were unable to stop the Diamonds (Belgium) from scoring a further 10 goals.
Belgium’s Kian AMORGASTE top scored in the game with 8 goals.
Final score 27-11.
Germany v Suriname
The third match today was a must win match for Germany after their [26-9] defeat by Belgium on day one. If Suriname won they would be guaranteed a top four finish.
The match was highly competitive from the moment referee Lukas Pazourek (CZE) whistled to start the game to the full-time signal.
For the majority of the match neither team were able to assert their dominance on the game. Both teams fought for every ball and gave maximum effort, resulting in a physically competitive match.
There was little to separate the teams during the first half. Halftime [11-9] in favour of Germany.
Vladimir SLOT who top scored for Suriname scored twice in quick succession in the third period to level the scores at 15-15.
Pascal DEMUTH won and converted the resulting penalty to put Germany back into the lead [16-15] with 29 minutes played. Germany would remain ahead for the remainder of the match.
Final score; [ 24-22] in favour of Germany. Gerald VAN DIJK top scored in the match for Suriname with 7 goals. Germany’s Anna ORTH was the female top goal scorer with 6 goals.
On day three of the competition Germany will take on China, with Suriname taking on the No.2 ranked team in the World, Belgium.
Portugal v Czech Republic
Our final match on Day 2 was a must win for both teams after both recorded defeats on the opening day of the competition. On the first day Portugal lost to current World Games champions the Netherlands [29-13] and Czech Republic went down [21-17] to Chinese Taipei.
This was a crucial match, victory today would mean they remained in contention for a medal at The World Games 2022 in Birmingham, Alabama.
It was pleasing to see Portugal’s Tiago Miguel Castro Vasconcelos Luz return to the starting line up after an injury scare in the previous day’s game.
The match was full of passion and intensity, not just from the players on the court, but from the Coaches and substitutes on the bench.
The action was non-stop and end-to-end, with very little to separate the teams. At the end of the first period Portugal were ahead 6-4, and went into the halftime break [10-9].
Portugal briefly went 5 goals clear during the second half thanks to goals from Isabel ALMEIDA, Tiago Miguel CASTRO VASCONCELOS LUZ and Inês SANTOS before a comeback from Czech Republic reduced their deficit to two goals.
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The korfball competition at The World Games 2022 has started! From 13 to 1 7 July 2022 the World Games 2022 is taking place in the city of Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Eight team are competing for medals at the 11th edition of The World Games.
These are the reviews of all games being played today:
Belgium v Germany
The opening match of The World Games 2022 was between Belgium and Germany with both teams scoring goals in the first few minutes. After 6 minutes the scoreboard showed 3-3. In the second period Belgium stamped their authority on the match with nine unanswered goals meaning they went into the half-time break leading 12-3.
Belgium Head Coach Detlef Elewaut made substitutions throughout the second half to give all the squad court time.
In the stands watching the match was International Olympic Committee (IOC) President, Mr Thomas Bach. Read more about the visit of the IOC President here.
Team Germany improved in the second half scoring 6 additional goals, however Belgium were too strong, winning with a final score of 26-9.
Belgium’s Lars COURTENS top scored in the match with 5 goals with Julie CALUWE scoring 4 of her own. You can watch the match back here.
Netherlands v Portugal
The Netherlands started their World Games 2022 campaign with a 29-13 win over Portugal.
Both teams started slowly with the scores close for the majority of the first half, mainly as a result of Netherlands missing several penalty shots. At half-time Portugal trailed by 7.
Netherlands made a spectacular start to the second half scoring seven before Portugal’s Hugo FERNANDES scored from distance.
Netherlands No.19 Jelmer JONKER top scored in the match with 7 goals, with Esther CORDUS top scoring with 4 of her own.
Next up for Netherlands is Chinese Taipei, and for Portugal they take on Czech Republic.
Chinese Taipei v Czech Republic
Chinese Taipei exploded out of blocks racing into a [5-0] lead with goals from Ya-Wen LIN, Chun-Hsien WU, Cin CHEN and Chun-Ta CHEN. It took 9 minutes before Czech Republic scored courtesy of Petr GALICEK [5-1].
At the end of the 1st Quarter, Chinese Taipei appeared to be in full control of the match. However Team Czech were not done just yet. In the second period they improved in all areas on the court, stepping up their defence, cutting out small mistakes. With 1 minute 18 seconds remaining in the half, Chinese Taipei’s advantage had been reduced to a single goal [10-9].
Half-time. [11-10]
Both teams continued to trade goals when play resumed. It was [13-13] after just four minutes of the second half. During the third period both teams made a number of substitutions in an attempt to break the deadlock.
The atmosphere within the arena was superb, the spectators knew that they were in for an exciting finish. What a match!
With just over 5 minutes remaining Chinese Taipei were still ahead [17-15]. Both Coaches called Time-Outs in an attempt to focus their players and provide final instructions. However, for Team Czech it was too late and time ran out. Final score [21-17]
China v Suriname
What a match! China and Suriname put on a show in the last match on Day 1 of The World Games.
It was a high intensity match from the referee’s first whistle, with very little to separate the teams.. It was the team from South America who went into the Quarter 1 break ahead by two goals, with Suriname’s Vladimir SLOT scoring three of the team’s 6 goals.
The scoreboard was at 10-10 within just over 1 minute to go in the first half! Both teams were giving it everything. It was a real edge of your seat game, with the teams trading goals throughout the second Quarter.
Two quick goals from Xiaoxi CHEN in the last few seconds of the half meant that China went into the half-time break leading by two [12-10].
We are not exactly sure what was said by Suriname coach Riko KRUIT during half-time, but it certainly had an impact. Suriname scored 8 goals in the third quarter and their defence managed to keep China to just two goals. [14-18].
The momentum was now firmly with Team Suriname who continued to dominate in the Final quarter. China attempted to come back into the game with a few nice moves, but it was too little too late. Suriname won the final quarter, and the match [19-25], which meant the celebrations could begin!
All teams are back in action tomorrow with their second group match. Suriname takes on Germany, and China will line-up against Belgium.
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The pool draw for The World Games 2022 Korfball competition will take place next Saturday, February 26th, at 16:00 CET, live from PKC Sports Hall in the Netherlands. The draw will be streamed live via Youtube.com/ikfchannel on the following link: https://youtu.be/wd7G71Yxocw
The eight countries qualified for TWG 2022 after the IKF World Korfball Championship 2019 in order of the current World Ranking are:
1. The Netherlands
2. Belgium
3. Chinese Taipei
4. China
5. Germany
6. Portugal
7. Czech Republic
8. Suriname
UPDATE 26/2/2022 (16:30h): The groups are known
The dates for Korfball in the official sports program schedule are 13 – 17 July 2022.
An IKF Team with CEO Tilbert La Haye and TWG2022 Korfball Competition Manager Gert Dijkstra this week visited Birmingham (USA) to attend the Competition Managers Meeting. At the meeting, the International World Games Association and the Birmingham Organizing Committee shared many details regarding the preparations, such as what looks to be fabulous opening and closing ceremonies, a sports garden where the local community can enjoy the spirit of the Games, and the progress on international and domestic broadcasting contracts. All delegates made a visit to the University of Alabama’s Birmingham Campus, where korfball athletes and officials will be housed in the university’s dorms, and where all meals will be provided.
The team conducted an inspection visit of the venue, the BJCC East Exhibition Hall, where an intimate arena will be constructed for the floorball and korfball competitions. Many details were discussed, such as the construction of subfloor and floor, lighting, camera positions, spectator stands, athlete and spectator routings. Ample space and rooms are available for teams and officials to meet and change at the facility, while showers will be available at the university dorms.
Over the next six months, the IKF’s team for The World Games 2022 will gradually be expanded to a full event team including match officials, media officers, and other technical and management positions.
The IKF World Korfball Championship (WKC) 2019 in Durban, South Africa, held from 1 – 10 August 2019, will be used as a qualification tournament for The World Games (TWG) 2021 in Birmingham, United States of America.
The framework aims to have four continents present at the IWGA TWG 2021 korfball tournament. To make this happen, participants from four continents should finish in the top 11 at the IKF WKC 2019.
The final ranking at the IKF WKC 2019 decides which teams qualify for the IWGA TWG 2021, taking into consideration the following criteria.
If the top 8 consists of participants of at least four different continents, the top 8 qualifies;
If the top 8 consists of participants of three continents and the first representative of a fourth continent is ranked in the top 11, this representative qualifies together with the top 7;
If the top 8 consists of participants of three continents and there is no representative of a fourth continent in the top 11, the top 8 qualifies;
If the top 8 consists of participants of two continents and the first representative(s) of a third and/or fourth continent is/are ranked in the top 11, the representative(s) and the top 7 or top 6 qualify;
If the top 8 consists of participants of two continents and there are no representatives of a third and/or fourth continent ranked in the top 11, the top 8 qualifies and only two continents will be present at the TWG 2021;
If the top 8 consists of participants of one continent and the first representative(s) of a second, third and/or fourth continent is/are ranked in the top 11, the representative(s) and the top 7, top 6 or top 5 qualify;
If the top 8 consists of participants of one continent and there are no representatives of a second, third and/or fourth continent ranked in the top 11, the top 8 qualifies and only one continent will be present at the TWG 2021.
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