Fun activities for youth in Catalonia

In Catalonia we have been focusing on fun activities aimed at younger children, but without forgetting the important element of competition. There are three parts to our plan: Area competition: four competitions of u18, u16, u14 and u12. The u18 competition will be run with a shot clock, a new … Read more

IKF appoints Albert Vidanya as its first Director of Development

The International Korfball Federation has contracted Mr Albert Vidanya as it first-ever Director of Development and Education. Mr Vidanya (36), a resident of Barcelona, will take responsibility of all IKF programs for development, both in terms of high-performance and sport-for-all, for coaching, refereeing, and management. He will report directly to … Read more

Portugal announces World Games selection

Isabel Teixeira, national coach of Portugal, announced the list of players for the korfball tournament of the World Games, due to be held from 31 July until 4 August in Cali (COL). Men: Bruno Amaral (CCCD) Guilherme Luz (NCB) João Campilho (CCCD) Júlio Ruivo (NSC) Miguel Costa (CIF) (capitão) Tiago … Read more

Dr. Shouu-Chuyan YANG passed away aged 83 May 10th 2013

Dr. Shouu-Chuyan YANG passed away aged 83 peacefully in the morning May 10th , the same date Prof. Eugene CHEN, Father of korfball Chinese Taipei, left to heaven in 2004. “Uncle Yang” (his nickname in the society of Chinese Taipei korfball athletes) acted as the President of the Chinese Taipei … Read more

Korfball news

Fun activities for youth in Catalonia

In Catalonia we have been focusing on fun activities aimed at younger children, but without forgetting the important element of competition. There are three parts to our plan: Area competition: four competitions of u18, u16, … Read more

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Organisational news

IKF appoints Albert Vidanya as its first Director of Development

The International Korfball Federation has contracted Mr Albert Vidanya as it first-ever Director of Development and Education. Mr Vidanya (36), a resident of Barcelona, will take responsibility of all IKF programs for development, both in … Read more

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Interview

Double korfball’s presence in the media

The IKF has 59 member countries all over the world. In the next few years the IKF is committed to growing the number of countries where korfball is played in a controlled way. The 2012 / 2015 IKF strategy states a target of 65 member countries by 2015. IKF’s Development and Education … Read more

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Column

What will be our compact game?

by Jan C. Fransoo, IKF President With the introduction of rugby to the Olympic Games from 2016, new formats for sports appear to develop very fast. Netball have launched their Fast5 version, with shorter matches, fewer players, unlimited substitutions and a number of other rules changes. Cricket have … Read more

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