News
IFA publishes current ball list (valid from 1 April 2025)
The IFA is pleased to announce the release of the approved fistballs from April 1, 2025. With a choice of five ball manufacturers – Sportastic, Ludwig, Drohnn, Errea and HAWE – we can offer our athletes a wide range of high quality balls. Compared to the previous...
Change of leadership at the IFA: Gastão Englert becomes new President of the International Fistball Association end of August
Change at the top of the International Fistball Association (IFA): Gastão Englert from Brazil will take over the role as the new President of the Fistball World Federation in the course of 2025. This was decided by the IFA Board of Directors at its most recent...
Anti-doping – responsibility, fairness and integrity
Time and again, there are doping incidents in sport. Although we have not had a positive doping case in Fistball so far, our athletes are subject to the World Anti-Doping Code of WADA.IFA President Jörn Verleger, who is also the chair of the IWGA Anti-Doping Panel,...
WE ARE FISTBALL
THE INTERNATIONAL FISTBALL ASSOCIATION
The IFA supports and promotes fistball worldwide. Our board, commissions, and team work together to develop the sport, assist national associations, and provide guidance for athletes and teams.
We represent the interests of the international fistball community and act as a reliable point of contact for all matters related to the sport.
Our Sport
Athletes
Players train skills, tactics, and fitness to compete in national and international Fistball competitions as individuals and teams.
Competition
Fistball features structured leagues, tournaments, and championships, all governed by official rules and sports organizations.
Development
Efforts focus on youth programs, global expansion, and innovation to grow Fistball and ensure its long-term sustainability and relevance.
Events
PAFA South American Championship
9 – 12 October
Rosario (ARG)
IFA U18 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
23 – 26 July 2026
Reiden (SUI)
EFA Women‘s European Championship
23 – 26 July 2026
Reiden (SUI)
EFA Men's European Championship
12 – 15 August 2025
Tønder (DEN)
Partners
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.
