Tchoukball Nations Cup 2023 - Finals Men & Women Highlights
Tchoukball Nations Cup 2023 - Finals Men & Women Highlights
The Tchoukball Nations Cup took place from 14th to 16th December 2023 in Geneva (Switzerland), the hometown of tchoukball, where it was created over 50 years ago. This year's event saw the participation of 19 teams from 7 different countries. The qualifying matches were particularly intense, with close results and high spectator interest. Despite the fierce competition, only two nations managed to qualify for the finals, in both the women's and men's competitions.
In the women's competition, Italy A and Switzerland competed in the grand final. The two teams start the match with impressive intensity, putting on an attractive show with by numerous spectacular sequences of play. From the outset, the Italians take the lead, completely reversing the situation from the qualifying phases when these two teams had already faced each other. During the first two 15-minute periods, the Italian women maintain a slight lead, despite a few comebacks from the Swiss. In the very last period, the Swiss manage to claw their way back into the lead. In the last 30 seconds, following a point lost by the Swiss team, the Italians are able to reduce the gap in the score. After successfully defending a Swiss attack, the Italians score with just 5 seconds remaining and secure the victory of the Nations Cup. With an extremely tight score of 45-44, the Italian team confirms that they are the champions of the competition.
The men's final was an all-Italian affair, pitting the Italian A team against the Italian B team. After eliminating the Swiss A and B teams in the semi-finals, the two Italian teams naturally made it through to the final. It is a spectacular battle that delight all tchoukball fans. Throughout the match, which consisted of three 15-minute periods, Italy's B team maintains its lead. With remarkable control, the Italian players keep their composure, maintaining the lead that ultimately secures them the victory in the Men's Nations Cup. With a final score of 68-56, Italy's B team makes clear they are the champions.
This exceptional performance testifies to the talent and determination of the Italian players, marking a memorable milestone in the history of tchoukball.
In the women's competition, Italy A and Switzerland competed in the grand final. The two teams start the match with impressive intensity, putting on an attractive show with by numerous spectacular sequences of play. From the outset, the Italians take the lead, completely reversing the situation from the qualifying phases when these two teams had already faced each other. During the first two 15-minute periods, the Italian women maintain a slight lead, despite a few comebacks from the Swiss. In the very last period, the Swiss manage to claw their way back into the lead. In the last 30 seconds, following a point lost by the Swiss team, the Italians are able to reduce the gap in the score. After successfully defending a Swiss attack, the Italians score with just 5 seconds remaining and secure the victory of the Nations Cup. With an extremely tight score of 45-44, the Italian team confirms that they are the champions of the competition.
The men's final was an all-Italian affair, pitting the Italian A team against the Italian B team. After eliminating the Swiss A and B teams in the semi-finals, the two Italian teams naturally made it through to the final. It is a spectacular battle that delight all tchoukball fans. Throughout the match, which consisted of three 15-minute periods, Italy's B team maintains its lead. With remarkable control, the Italian players keep their composure, maintaining the lead that ultimately secures them the victory in the Men's Nations Cup. With a final score of 68-56, Italy's B team makes clear they are the champions.
This exceptional performance testifies to the talent and determination of the Italian players, marking a memorable milestone in the history of tchoukball.
