Philippine Korfball Federation

Philippine Korfball Federation
Sport Korfball
Abbreviation PKF
Founded 2007
Affiliation International Korfball Federation
Affiliation date 13 September 2014
Headquarters University of Santo Tomas, Manila[1]
Philippines

The Philippine Korfball Federation is the governing body of korfball in the Philippines.

History

The Philippine Korfball Federation was established in 2007 after a delegation from the Institute of Physical Education and Athletics of the University of Santo Tomas attended a korfball seminar workshop in Hong Kong.[2]

The sporting body became the 61st member of the International Korfball Federation on 13 September 2014.[3] The Philippines competed in its first international competition in August 2015 at the International Korfball Federation Asia-Oceania tournament which was held in Taiwan.[2] The tournament was an under-23 tournament. The Philippines is yet to participate in an international tournament for senior national sides.

References

  1. ↑ "IKF Members". International Korfball Federation. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  2. 1 2 "UST korfball lands 6th in Asian tourney". The Varsitarian. 22 August 2015. Retrieved 11 September 2015.
  3. ↑ "Philippines is 61st IKF Member". International Korfball Federation. 13 September 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
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