2017 Roll Ball World Cup

The 2017 Roll Ball World Cup was the 4th edition of the Roll Ball World Cup, organized by the International Roll Ball Federation (IRBF). The tournament was held for first time in Bangladesh, from 17 February to 23 February 2017.[1] 40 teams competed in the tournament.

Participating teams

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Some of the participating teams were:

Africa (7)

  Benin 
  Ivory Coast
  Kenya
  Zambia
  Senegal
  Egypt
  Tanzania

Asia (10)

  Bangladesh(Host)
  Bhutan
  Chinese Taipei
  India
  Iran
    Nepal
  Pakistan
  Sri Lanka
  Oman
  Saudi Arabia

Europe (8)

  England
  France
  Netherlands
  Belarus
  Denmark
  Latvia
  Turkey
  Russia

South America (2)

  Argentina
  Uruguay

Venue

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Dhaka Dhaka Dhaka
Sheikh Russel Roller Skating Complex Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmed Indoor Stadium Shaheed Suhrawardy Indoor Stadium
Capacity : Capacity : 400 Capacity : 15,000
   

Men's tournament

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In the men's tournament India defeated Iran by 8-7.

Knockout stage

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Pre quarter finalQuarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
21 February
 
 
  India18
 
21 February
 
  Benin0
 
  India40
 
21 February
 
  Zambia0
 
  Bhutan3
 
22 February
 
  Zambia8
 
  India 10
 
21 February
 
  Kenya4
 
  Kenya5
 
21 February
 
  Argentina4
 
  Kenya6
 
21 February
 
  Latvia5
 
  Uruguay0
 
23 February
 
  Latvia4
 
  India8
 
21 February
 
  Iran7
 
  Bangladesh8
 
21 February
 
  England1
 
  Bangladesh6
 
21 February
 
    Nepal3
 
  Ivory Coast5
 
22 February
 
    Nepal11
 
  Bangladesh3
 
21 February
 
  Iran11 Third place
 
  Belarus3
 
21 February 23 February
 
  Pakistan7
 
  Iran6  Kenya7
 
21 February
 
  Pakistan2   Bangladesh1
 
  Denmark1
 
 
  Iran4
 

Women's tournament

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In the women's section India defeated Iranian team by the margin of 6-4. In third place Kenya 8 - Senegal. 1- India 2 - Iran 3- Kenya 4- Senegal

See also

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Maha Roll Ball League

References

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