About KFI (Korfball Federation of India)

Korfball Federation of India was Founded in 1979 and is affiliated to the IKF (International Korfball Federation) since 25th October 1980.
From 1979, when the game was first introduced, Korfball popularity has continued to rise and now the game is being played in 27 States.
Each state having its own association to promote and organize events. Korfball is recognized by the Union Ministry for Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India and national championships in senior, junior and sub-junior categories and the inter-University and inter-school championships are being held regularly.

• Inception 28 years ago in 1979
• Oldest Korfball playing country in Asia
• Hosted first Asian-Oceania Korfball Championship in Delhi in 1991, and fifth World Korfball Championship in November 1995.
• Effective structure of 27 State Associations; balanced geographical spread and coverage.
• Inter district competitions conducted by State Associations at regular intervals.
• Korfball introduced in Inter-School, Inter-University Curriculum.
• Increasing nationwide popularity.