Korfball at the 2001 World Games

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