The International Korfball Federation (IKF) has confirmed that Selangor, Malaysia, will host the IKF U21 World Korfball Championship from 8 to 16 August 2026.
The championship will be held at the Selangor National Sports Complex, welcoming the world’s top young korfball athletes for nine days of exciting matches.
After a competitive bidding process, the IKF Executive Committee unanimously selected the Malaysia Korfball Association’s bid, recognising their strong dedication to developing the sport and their impressive proposal.
Commenting on the winning bid, IKF President Gabi Kool said: “Korfball is growing rapidly across Asia, and Malaysia offers the perfect setting for this championship. We’re excited by the rising participation in the region and confident Selangor will provide a fantastic experience for players and fans.”
Joana Faria, Secretary General, IKF said: “We are delighted to confirm that Malaysia has been selected to host the IKF U21 World Korfball Championship 2026. After a thorough review of all bids, Malaysia’s proposal stood out for its excellent package for participating teams”
“This, combined with an anticipated strong turnout from Asian-Oceanian teams and our commitment to fair geographical rotation following the last championship in Europe, made Malaysia the ideal choice. We are confident their excellent facilities will provide a fantastic experience for all.”
Details on team qualification, the official draw, and spectator information will be shared in the months ahead on the IKF website and on our social media platforms.
📌 Event Summary
Event Name: IKF U21 World Korfball Championship 2026
Dates: 8–16 August 2026
Host: Malaysia Korfball Association
Location: Selangor – National Sports Complex, Malaysia
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The 2nd edition of the IKF U21 World Korfball Championship has its champions, the Netherlands, who proclaimed their victory after beating in the final the Belgian squad. Chinese Taipei got the Bronze by winning the Catalan team in the match for 3rd place.
Twelve teams from 4 different continents, divided into two groups in the 1st phase, competed in the city of Kemer in Türkiye from 6 to 13 July 2024 fighting for the World Championship trophy and a medal in the final podium.
The Champions: The Netherlands – Photo: Marco Spelten
A lot of very talented young players from all around the world were present at this exciting and thrilling tournament, which was magnificent organized by the Developing Sports Federation of Türkiye, in collaboration with the municipality of Kemer, and the help of dozens of local enthusiastic and committed volunteers.
Gold medal: The Netherlands – Photo: Marco Spelten
Silver medal: Belgium – Photo: Marco Spelten
Bronze medal: Chinese Taipei – Photo: Marco Spelten
Live streams to all matches on IKF YouTube channel (free)
*Click on the right ≣ icon to select your match
Images – Day 8 – Medal ceremony
By Marco Spelten (korfbalfoto.nl)
Silver medal: Belgium – Photo: Marco Spelten
Gold medal: The Netherlands – Photo: Marco Spelten
The Champions: The Netherlands – Photo: Marco Spelten
12 teams participated in this IKF U21 WKC 2024 (IKF)
Where to follow
All fans around the world were 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 #U21WKC and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
You can find all this content and much more visiting the LOC instagram profile (@ikfu21wkc2024) and the official and well-known IKF profiles (see below):
Beware of fake profiles, pages, events, and live stream links impersonating the International Korfball Federation or the local organisers on social media!
All games are always streamed live and free to watch ONLY on IKF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ikfchannel
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https://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/header_champions_IKF_U21WKC_2024_Marco_Spelten.jpg5701500Dani Ezpeletahttps://korfball.sport/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/LogoIKF.pngDani Ezpeleta2024-07-15 12:22:092024-07-15 12:29:08The Netherlands U21 team was crowned the World Korfball Champion 2024
[Daily update] The city of Kemer in Türkiye is hosting from 6 to 13 July 2024 the 2nd edition of the IKF U21 World Korfball Championship.
Twelve teams from 4 different continents are playing divided into two groups for a place in the semi-finals, that opens the door to a place in the precious final podium and be able to fight for the World Championship trophy.
A lot of very talented young players from all around the world will be present at this always exciting and thrilling tournament. Don’t miss the new generation of korfball stars!
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 #U21WKC and #korfball, with the best image galleries, clips and highlights.
You can find all this content and much more visiting the LOC instagram profile (@ikfu21wkc2024) and the official and well-known IKF profiles (see below):
Beware of fake profiles, pages, events, and live stream links impersonating the International Korfball Federation or the local organisers on social media!
All games will be streamed live and free to watch ONLY on IKF YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ikfchannel
Scammers are actively using these fake accounts to trick people into clicking on malicious links, for example, encouraging you to watch a live stream or join a Facebook group or Instagram pofile, that can lead to identity theft, malware infections, and other cybercrimes.
If you’re not sure whether the request is legitimate, don’t accept it. Scammers can use fake accounts to gain access to your personal information or spread malware.
The 2024 IKF Under-21 World Korfball Championship final tournament draw has been revealed in a live event broadcasted today on YouTube.com/ikfchannel.
The 12 teams, ranked according to the IKF World Korfball ranking were divided into two groups for the finals taking place between 6th and 13th July in Kemer, Türkiye.
Live Draw (31/5/2024 – 18:00 CEST)
Group A:
The Netherlands
Chinese Taipei
Catalonia
Türkiye
China
India
Group B:
Belgium
Germany
Hong Kong China
Australia
New Zealand
Malaysia
“This is a very exciting draw” said IKF President Gabi Kool, “We can expect some great matches in Kemer with these very talented young players”
“Our thanks to the Developing Sports Federation of Türkiye who are organising the championship in collaboration with the IKF. I would like to wish all the teams, officials and volunteers all the success and the best of luck!”
Official Promo video
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 #U21WKC 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):
The IKF U21 World Korfball Championship 2026 will take place from 08 to 16 August 2026 in Nilai, Malaysia.
LATEST NEWS: 15/6/2026 – The groups are known after today’s live draw.
14/6/2026 – On Friday, 15 May 2026, at 19:00 CEST, don’t miss the Group Phase Live Draw. You can watch it live on IKF YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/SKmf6SN5IFQ
Follow the Action Live! Fans around the world can watch and follow the tournaments live on youtube.com/ikfchannel and worldkorfball.sport, featuring live results, live streaming, statistics, scorers, and play-by-play updates.
Stay Connected on Social Media – Join the conversation using hashtags #U21WKC and #korfball to catch the best images, clips, and highlights from the championship.
Discover More – Explore all this content and much more on the official IKF social media profiles.
