The Malaysia National Korfball Team is managed by the Malaysia Korfball Association, representing Malaysia in international korfball competitions. This sport was introduced in Malaysia in year 2007. Our President, Ms Lau Wai Fun, is also Members of the Marketing Committee of IKF and the Development & Education Committee of IKF Asia. With the mission of promoting and raising the popularity and standard of korfball in Malaysia and Asia.
ABOUT US
MAJOR KORFBALL DEVELOPMENTS IN MALAYSIA
Chronological List of the Key Milestones
PARTICIPATION & PERFORMANCE PERIOD
2011
Formation of Yoke Nam Korfball Club. The 1st korfball club officially registered with Malaysia Sports Commissioner Office (KBS)
2011
U23 Asia-Oceania Championship – Adelaide, Australia
Result: 7th Place
2013
Asia Championship – Tianjin, China
Result: 5th Place
2014
Asia-Oceania Championship – Hong Kong, China
Result: 5th Place
2015
U19&U16 Asia Championship – Jakarta, Indonesia
Result: 2nd Place
2018
U19&U16 Asia Championship – Taoyuan, Taiwan
Result: 3rd Place
2019
U19 World Championship – Leeuwarden, The Netherlands
Result: 9th Place
During the Championship, we defeated Catalonia Team, being the only Asian country (besides World No. 2, Taiwan) who has defeated an European team
DEVELOPMENT PERIOD
2019
Formation of Malaysia Korfball Association officially registered with Malaysia Sports Commissioner Office (KBS)
2020 Feb
Discussion with Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Mohamad Norza Zakaria, President of Olympic Council of Malaysia, about development of Korfball in Malaysia
2021 Apr
Discussion with the Malaysia Sports Commissioner Officer about the National Sports Vision 2030
2021 Oct
1st National Sports Day Korfball Game, accredited by Prime Minister, Yang Amat Berhormat Dato’ Sri Ismail Sabri Yaakob; Minister of Youth and Sports, Yang
Berhormat Dato’ Seri Ahmad Faizal Dato’ Azumu; Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Yang Berhormat Senator Dato’ Sri Ti Lian Ker
Berhormat Dato’ Seri Ahmad Faizal Dato’ Azumu; Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Yang Berhormat Senator Dato’ Sri Ti Lian Ker
2022 Apr
IKF Under-19 World Korfball Championship Jalur Gemilang flag presentation ceremony officiated by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Dato’ Sri Ti Lian Ker
2023 Jul
Press Conference for IKF Under-21 Asia Oceania Korfball Championship officiated by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, YB Adam Adli; IKF Asia President, Professor Inglish Huang
2023 Aug
Opening Ceremony for IKF Under-21 Asia Oceania Korfball Championship officiated by Director of Department of Youth & Sports, Tuan Mohd Azhari; IKF
Asia President, Professor Inglish Huang; IKF Oceania President, Mr Tim Miller; IKF Exco Member, Mr Jorge Alves
Asia President, Professor Inglish Huang; IKF Oceania President, Mr Tim Miller; IKF Exco Member, Mr Jorge Alves
Team Malaysia finished at 1st Runner-up at IKF Under-21 Asia Oceania Korfball Championship after defeating New Zealand at Quarter Final; and China at Semi Final
2023 Oct
Received the IKF World Korfball Awards – Excellence in Governance. Our association is led by a board setting clear and realistic development goals with accompanying action plans. The volunteers are structurally involved in the association, and furthermore actively contribute to IKF developments by being members of committees. Our strong rise of development includes various korfball courses in online, onsite, and hybrid formats. Our communication with the IKF is always open, transparent and timely. We are undertaking continuous efforts to get the recognition and support of national sport institutions
2024 Mar
Opening Ceremony for IKF U19/U16/U14 Asia Korfball4 Championships officiated by Director of Promotion and Development Sports, Department of Youth & Sports, Encik Sabran Abdul Bahar; General Manager of Olympic Council of Malaysia, Mr Fong Wan Hor; IKF Asia President, Professor Inglish Huang
Team Malaysia secured 5 silver medals and 1 bronze medal in the Championships
2024 Jul
IKF Under-21 World Korfball Championship Jalur Gemilang flag presentation ceremony officiated by Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, YB Adam Adli. Team Malaysia made history becoming the only Asian team (besides Chinese Taipei) to defeat a European powerhouse (triumphing over World No. 4 Team Germany). Team Malaysia secured 5 silver medals and 1 bronze medal in the Championships. Team Malaysia secured an impressive 7th place in the tournament
2024 Nov
Team Malaysia finished at 1st Place for Asean Korfball Cup; and 4th Place for IKF Asia Korfball Championship
