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| Zimbabwe | |
|---|---|
| Association | Zimbabwe Korfball Federation (ZKF) |
| IKF membership | 2005 |
| IKF code | ZIM  |
| IKF rank | 28 |
| African Championship | |
| Appearances | 4 |
| First appearance | 2006 |
| Best result | 2006, 2010, 2014, 2018 (2nd Place) |
The Zimbabwe national korfball team is managed by the Zimbabwe Korfball Federation (ZKF), representing Zimbabwe in korfball international competitions. [1] [2] [3]
| African Championship | |||
| Year | Championship | Host | Classification |
| 2006 | 1st African Championship | South Africa | 2nd place |
| 2010 | 2nd African Championship | Zimbabwe | 2nd place |
| 2014 | 3rd African Championship [4] | Zambia | 2nd place |
| 2018 | 2018 All-Africa Korfball Championship [5] | Zimbabwe | 2nd place |
Korfball is a ball sport, with similarities to netball and basketball. It is played by two teams of eight players with four female players and four male players in each team. The objective is to throw a ball into a netless basket that is mounted on a 3.5 m high pole.
The International Korfball Federation (IKF) is the governing body of korfball. IKF is responsible for the organisation of korfball's major international tournaments, notably the IKF World Korfball Championship.
The South Africa national korfball team is managed by the South African Korfball Federation (SAKF), representing South Africa in korfball international competitions.
The Russia national korfball team is managed by the Russian Korfball Federation (RKF), representing Russia in korfball international competitions.
The India national korfball team is managed by the Korfball Federation of India (KFI), representing India in korfball international competitions.
The Serbia national korfball team is managed by the Korfbol savez Srbije, representing Serbia in korfball international competitions. Is member of IKF since 2005.
The Bulgaria national korfball team is managed by the Bulgarian Federation Korfball and Intercrosse, representing Bulgaria in korfball international competitions.
The Pakistan national korfball team is managed by the Pakistan Korfball Federation (PKF), representing Pakistan in korfball international competitions.
The South Korea national korfball team is managed by the Korea Korfball Federation (KKF), representing Korea in korfball international competitions.
The 10th IKF World Korfball Championship were held in the Belgian cities of Ghent, Tielen and Antwerp in 2015. Ghent and Tielen hosted the first and second round matches, whilst the placing matches and finals were all held in the Lotto Arena in Antwerp.
The Philippine Korfball Federation is the governing body of korfball in the Philippines.
All-Africa Korfball Championship (AAKC) is a korfball competition for African national teams organized by the International Korfball Federation. It has been held every four years since 2006 with the winner qualifying through to the IKF World Korfball Championship in the following year.
The 2014 All-Africa Korfball Championship was held in Zambia from August 6 to August 8, with 4 national teams in competition.
The Zambia national korfball team is a member of the IKF, managed by the Korfball Federation of Zambia (KFZ), representing Zambia in korfball international competitions.
The 11th IKF World Korfball Championship was held in August 2019 in Durban, South Africa and won by the Netherlands. The International Korfball Federation awarded the hosting rights for the tournament to South Africa on 7 November 2015, ahead of the bid by New Zealand.
South African Korfball Federation (SAKF) is the governing body for the sport of Korfball in South Africa. The national body has 10 regional member associations in its organisation structure. It is affiliated with the world governing body International Korfball Federation. SAKF organises men's and women's competitions annually amongst its regional members across age groups. The men's national team have won three All-Africa Korfball Championship and participated at the IKF World Korfball Championship.
The 2018 All-Africa Korfball Championship (AAKC) was held in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe, from 27 April to 29 April, with 3 national teams in competition.
The 12th IKF World Korfball Championship will be held in 2023 in Chinese Taipei. The International Korfball Federation awarded the hosting rights for the tournament to Chinese Taipei on 9 August 2019, ahead of the bids of Czech Republic and the Netherlands. The Netherlands was awarded the hosting rights for the 2027 IKF World Korfball Championship instead.
The Philippines national korfball team is the team which represents the Philippines in international korfball competitions. It is sanctioned and managed by the Philippine Korfball Federation.
The Korfball Federation of Armenia (KFA), is the regulating body of korfball in Armenia, governed by the Armenian Olympic Committee. The headquarters of the federation is located in Yerevan.
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