| Korfball at the 2001 World Games | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | Aspal Gymnasium | ||||||
| Location |  Rokugo, Akita | ||||||
| Dates | 18–22 August 2001 | ||||||
| Competitors | 94 from 6 nations | ||||||
| Medalists | |||||||
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The korfball event at the 2001 World Games in Akita, Japan took place between the 18th and the 22nd of August. [1] A total of 96 athletes from 6 national teams entered the competition. The competition took place in Aspal Gymnasium.
In preliminary round teams played in two groups. Winners of the groups advanced to the final. Second place teams played with third place teams, and winners of this match advanced to the bronze medal final. Also fifth place match was held.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Netherlands | 2 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 20 | +40 | 4 | Final |
| 2 |  Portugal | 2 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 43 | −9 | 3 | 3–6th place semifinals |
| 3 |  Australia | 2 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 53 | −31 | 2 |
| August 18, 2001 | Netherlands | 29–12 | Portugal | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| August 19, 2001 | Australia | 8–38 | Netherlands | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| August 20, 2001 | Portugal | 22–14 | Australia | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Belgium | 2 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 24 | +17 | 4 | Final |
| 2 |  Chinese Taipei | 2 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 24 | +2 | 3 | 3–6th place semifinals |
| 3 |  Great Britain | 2 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 42 | −19 | 2 |
| August 18, 2001 | Belgium | 16–9 | Chinese Taipei | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| August 19, 2001 | Great Britain | 15–25 | Belgium | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| August 20, 2001 | Chinese Taipei | 17–8 | Great Britain | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| August 21, 2001 | Portugal | 15–12 | Great Britain | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| August 21, 2001 | Chinese Taipei | 18–12 | Australia | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| August 22, 2001 | Great Britain | 13–12 | Australia | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| August 22, 2001 | Portugal | 16–17 | Chinese Taipei | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| August 22, 2001 | Netherlands | 22–10 | Belgium | Omonogawa, Akita |
| Stadium: Aspal Gymnasium |
| Rank | Team |
|---|---|
 | Netherlands |
 | Belgium |
 | Chinese Taipei |
| 4 | Portugal |
| 5 | Great Britain |
| 6 | Australia |
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