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Leadership Change at the International Fistball Association: Gastão Englert succeeds Jörn Verleger
On 1 September, Gastão Englert will become the new President of the International Fistball Association (IFA). He is the first Brazilian to head the world federation. Jörn Verleger, IFA President since 2019, will remain with the federation in a new role. The...
The IFA Family mourns the loss of Volker Bernardi
With great sadness, the International Fistball Association (IFA) has learned of the passing of our friend and companion, Volker Bernardi. Volker dedicated his life to the development of sport on an international level. As long-time Executive Director of the World...
Six World-Class Athletes Elected to IFA Athletes’ Commission at The World Games
The IFA Athletes’ Commission has been successfully elected at The World Games, bringing together six outstanding representatives from three continents to shape the future of fistball. Successful Election of the IFA Athletes’ Commission at The World Games The...
Brazil Rises to the Top of the Fistball World, Sweeping two Gold at The World Games 2025
The Fistball competition at The World Games 2025 reached a thrilling climax today as Brazil emerged victorious in both the Men’s and Women’s tournaments, firmly establishing themselves as the dominant new force in the sport on the world stage. In a historic moment...
Thrilling Semifinals Set the Stage for Fistball Finals at The World Games Chengdu
The Fistball competition at the 2025 World Games in Chengdu reached a dramatic highlight on Day 3, as top national teams battled through semifinal and classification rounds across both men’s and women’s tournaments. With medals now within reach, the day was marked...
Fistball Heats Up in Chengdu as Rain Clears on Day 2 of the World Games 2025
Chengdu, China — After a full day of rain delays, the Fistball competition roared back to life at the World Games 2025 with thrilling matchups and fierce competition across both the Men’s and Women’s divisions. Brazil is topping the Men’s and Women’s competitions...
The World Games 2025: Fistball Competition Opens with High Drama on Day 1
Chengdu, China – The fistball tournament at The World Games 2025 started today at Tianfu Park in Chengdu, marking the sport’s official debut on natural grass in mainland China. With eight men’s and eight women’s teams competing across Gold and Silver groups, the...
Historic Milestone in Fistball Gender Equality and Global Reach with 16 Team at The World Games
The 2025 edition of The World Games marks a major milestone in the sport of fistball. For the first time in the event’s history, both the Men’s and Women’s competitions will feature eight teams each, achieving full gender equality. Teams from four...
World Tour Finals 2025 in Vöcklabruck: TSV Dennach and Union Tigers Vöcklabruck defend titles
The women of TSV Dennach and the men of Union Tigers Vöcklabruck once again claimed the title at the IFA Fistball World Tour Finals in Vöcklabruck. Both teams remained undefeated throughout the entire tournament. More than 1,000 spectators witnessed the finals day...
World Tour Finals 2025 in Vöcklabruck: All-German Women’s Final, All-Austrian Men’s Final
The semifinalists of the IFA Fistball World Tour Finals in Vöcklabruck have been determined. On their way there, the teams once again delivered thrilling duels in the preliminary rounds. Both the defending champions in the men’s and women’s competitions remain in...
WE ARE FISTBALL
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
In every country where fistball is actively practiced, there is a national association with passionate people who are responsible for this sport.
It bundles and represents the interests and is the first point of contact for the athletes and teams in the respective country.
