The korfball event at the 2001 World Games in Akita, Japan took place between the 18th and the 22nd of August. A total of 96 athletes from 6 national teams entered the competition. The competition took place in Aspal Gymnasium.
Competition format In preliminary round teams played in two groups. Winners of the groups advanced to the final. Second place teams played with third place teams, and winners of this match advanced to the bronze medal final. Also fifth place match was held.
Teams Australia Belgium Chinese Taipei Great Britain Netherlands Portugal
Preliminary round Group A
Group B
Knockout stage 3–6th place semifinals
Fifth place game
Third place game
Final
Final ranking Rank Team45 Great Britain6
References
External links International Korfball Federation Korfball on IWGA website Results