India
had hosted the first Asian-Oceania Korfball Championship
in Delhi in 1991, and the fifth World Korfball Championship
in Delhi in November 1995. From 1979, when the game was
first introduced in India, Korfball popularity has continued
to rise and now the game is being played in 27 States with
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.
Salient features
• Inception 28 years ago in 1979
• Oldest Korfball playing country in Asia
• KFI has achieved many a landmark in last two decades.
• 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.