NEWS

WOMAN OPEN SINGLE (Modify the bracket)

sindbad — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:01:28 +0900

The 10th Asia Open Time table & Bracket

sindbad — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:42:30 +0900

2025 The 10th Asia Open Racquetball Championships

sindbad — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 11:24:41 +0900

League & Tournament Bracket, Time Table

sindbad — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 18:02:47 +0900

Video clip of the 1st Disabled Racquetball Players Championships

sindbad — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 22:58:47 +0900

The first International Disabled Racquetball Players Championships

sindbad — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:04:05 +0900

The 1st International Disabled players racquetball championships was held on 16th Dec. 2023 in Goyang city, South Korea. Supervised by ARF

ARF Korea headquarters' Early End of the Year party

sindbad — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 03:44:16 +0900

ARF Korea headquarters' Early End of the Year Party on November 6th, 2023

Seoul, Korea

2025 World Game Competiton Manager Meeting at Chengdu, China on Oct. 24, 25th

sindbad — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 14:41:19 +0900

Report on the 2025 World Games Competition Manager Meeting Reported by Wangki Cho Yuni Cobb I am pleased to provide a comprehensive report on the recent 2025 World Games-Competition Manager Meeting held in Chengdu, China from October 23rd to 26th, 2023. This meeting, attended by representatives of the International Racquetball Federation (IRF), aimed to address critical matters regarding the upcoming 2025 World Games (TWG). 1. Participation Overview: During the meeting, it was revealed that the 2025 TWG is anticipating an impressive turnout, with expectations of 34 sports disciplines, representation from over 100 countries, and participation from more than 5000 athletes. This diverse and extensive participation reflects the global significance of TWG. 2. ARF Members at the CM Meetings: The IRF was effectively represented by the following ARF members at the Competition Manager meetings: - Dr. Wang Ki Cho, President - Yuni Cobb, Secretary General - Chenghuan Li Director of International Relations 3. Meeting Highlights: One of the pivotal moments of the meeting was our one-on-one session with Ms. Zhang, the representative from the Local Organizing Committee (LOC). During this exchange, we articulated our key requests, which included the provision of two portable racquetball courts to enhance the promotion of racquetball and leave a lasting legacy after the 2025 TWG. We also emphasized the importance of having Chinese players represent the sport and securing a venue with increased spectator capacity. It is worth noting that Ms. Zhang displayed a high level of receptivity to our requests, and we received positive indications that our proposals will likely be accepted. We anticipate confirmation of these arrangements by the end of December this year. Furthermore, we have initiated collaboration with the International World Games Association (IWGA), which will lend its support in championing our requests during discussions with the Chinese National Sports Organization. In conclusion, I wish to express my sincere gratitude to Osvaldo, the President, and the board of the IRF for entrusting the ARF with the responsibility of representing the racquetball community at this crucial gathering in Chengdu, China. Additionally, I would like to extend my recognition to Yuni Cobb and Chenghuan Li for their invaluable expertise and contributions that played a pivotal role in ensuring the success of this meeting.

Korean players confirmed to participates the 6 Titles Doubles Championships in Japan

sindbad — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:29:22 +0900

Four Korean players confirmed to participate the ６Titles Doubles Championships. The Japan Racquetball Federation supports 2 Korean players(Lee Sung Won, Han Hwan Yong). The Asia Racquetball Federation supports two players(Kim Moon Gyun, Kim Kun Woo).

All Japan Championships Tournament-National Singles 2023.

sindbad — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:25:10 +0900

🇯🇵 All Japan Championships Tournament - National Singles 2023

2024 IRF Racquetball World Cup Qualifier Event 🗓️September 17, 2023 More details soon! 💻Website: https://jprf.jp/ We wish the athletes and the organization the best of luck in this great event! 🎉 JRF 一般社団法人日本ラケットボール連盟 #racquetball #japan #nationals #asia #singles

Racquetball for 9 mentally challenged players(Autism)

sindbad — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:22:56 +0900

Racquetball for 9 mentally challenged players(Autism) Participants: 21 Mentally challenged players: 9 Guardians: 11 New player: 1 Instructor: Mr. Han, Byung-Gu at Goyang sports complex on Aug. 12th, 2023 under the supervision of Asia Racquetball Federation.

2023 the 9th Asia Open Racquetball Championships

sindbad — Tue, 09 May 2023 20:02:15 +0900

The 2023 Asian Racquetball Open has started. Athletes from 14 countries are in Seoul, Korea 🇰🇷 to compete in a major event. the president of the IRF, Osvaldo Maggi, said that "It's a continental event with the soul of a World Championship." 🇦🇷🇧🇴🇬🇹🇯🇵🇰🇷🇨🇦🇨🇷🇮🇪🇨🇳🇺🇸🇪🇨🇺🇾🇮🇳 Congratulations to Dr. Cho, Yuni Cobb and all members of the Asia Racquetball Federation and Seoul Racquetball Federation for this great event that shows the sustained growth of Racquetball in Asia. The best success to all participants! Osvaldo Maggi Wangki Cho Yuni Cobb Hwan Yong Han #racquetball #asia #open #seoul

Tournament Bracket(9th Asia Open)

sindbad — Fri, 21 Apr 2023 22:18:41 +0900

Shuttle bus time(9th Asia Open)

sindbad — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:37:15 +0900

Friday/Courts availablehours(9th Asia Open)

sindbad — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 22:35:08 +0900

Courts available hours

13:00 - 16:00 4 courts

16:00 - 18:00 2 courts

19:00 - 22:00 2 courts

Timetable(9th Asia Open)

sindbad — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:52:31 +0900

Participant list(9th AsiaOpen)

sindbad — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 09:48:53 +0900

2023 The 9th Asia Open Racquetball Championships

sindbad — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 15:59:34 +0900

9th Asia Racquetball Open in April 2023

sindbad — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:26:47 +0900

ARF hosted a workshop with the board members and operational committee chairs to discuss in detail of the 2023 Asia Open. The information regarding the Asia Open will be posted by the end of February, 2023. The workshop lasted two days and came up with several great ideas. Date of Asia Open will be on April 22nd and 23rd in Seoul Korea International Racquetball Federation

The 5th Seoul Racquetball Tournament

sindbad — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 21:01:18 +0900

The 5th Seoul Racquetball Tournament was held at the il-won sports complex Racquetball court on November 19th-20th. Seoul Korea

The 11th Gang-nam Racquetball Tournament

sindbad — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:11:17 +0900

The 11th Gang-nam Racquetball Tournament was held on October 29th, 30th in Seoul, Korea. An amazing tournament with 190 participants. Congratulations to the Gang-nam Racquetball Association and the Asia Racquetball Federation. ARF / Asia Racquetball Federation #racquetball #asia #gangnam #seoul #korea

JPRF held Christmas Open House CharityTeam Tournament 2022

sindbad — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:06:37 +0900

Christmas Open House Charity Team Tounament 2022 was held at the Gold Gym Toyocho Super Center✨Tokyo,Japan.

JPRF had a sponsored event with a portion of the participation fee being donated to the YMCA's Christmas Open House and Make A Wish. It was a friendship competition where you can enjoy a peaceful atmosphere🤗🎶 Thank you all for your hard work!

ARF hosted the dinner for players from Asia(Japan & India) at XXI World Racquetball Championships in Mexico

sindbad — Mon, 22 Aug 2022 23:07:49 +0900

The dinner was hosted by Asia Racquetball Federation for the players from Asia participating the 2022 XXI World Racquetball Championships. It was arranged by the IRF board of directors. Good luck to all the players playing at the World Racquetballchampionships in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

Meeting for 2022 Asia Open Racquetball Tournament

sindbad — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:21:49 +0900

Asia Racquetball Federation had a meeting with the board of directors and operation committee to discuss about the 2022 Asia Open Racquetball Championships will be held on Nov. 18th~20th. Seoul, Korea.

Workshop, operating committee members of Asia Racquetball Federation(Korea office)

sindbad — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 15:15:09 +0900

Workshop, operating committee members of Asia Racquetball Federation(Korea office)

I would to thank you all to my friends from America, Chile, Egypt, Ireland, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, Mexico, Nepal, Netherland, Taiwan and Venezuela for pressing 'like'. I'm looking forward to seeing you all on the Asia Open Racquetball Championships will be held on November 18th~20th this year in Korea.

THE 2022 ARF Executive Board Meeting.

sindbad — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 19:43:42 +0900

THE 2022 ARF Executive Board Meeting was held on June 23rd. In Seoul, Korea.

We discussed about '2022 Asia Open Racquetball Championships' and more

ARF would like to donate $500 to support the children who are currently victims of the Ukraine war.

sindbad — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 18:23:49 +0900

ARF has always tried to reach out to support the victims of natural disasters in the past but this time ARF would like to donate $500 to support the children who are currently victims of the Ukraine war. We are praying for their safety.

ARF revise and reorganize the constitution.

sindbad — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:34:21 +0900

The Asia Racquetball Federation is revising its constitution to develop and grow into an organized and systematic organization. An organizing committee was formed to revise and reorganize the constitution. We drafted it by referring to the constitution of the International Racquetball Federation, the International Olympic Committee, and various organizations, and had a lawyer review and confirm the legality of the constitution.

Asia Racquetball Association had the 2021 special executive board meeting

sindbad — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:02:26 +0900

Asia Racquetball Association had the 2021 special executive board meeting on 25th of November with 10 board members. We have discussed the steps we need to take for ARF to be ready to become a potential member of Asia Olympic Committee. It included marking changes to our current principles and procedures. We also appointed 5 new directors to promote and assist the developments of racquetball in Asia. We look forward to making an official announcement in near future.

Bayarjargal Jalsrai (Journalist, CEO of TV 6 in Mongolia)

sindbad — Tue, 08 Jun 2021 12:52:10 +0900

My friend Bayarjargal Jalsrai (Journalist, CEO of TV 6 in Mongolia) who is the Secretary General of Mongolian Racquetball Federation) awarded 'Alan Gadas'(State Award). Congratulations~!!!

Thank you ARF / Asia Racquetball Federation for your generous donation !!!

sindbad — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 12:05:39 +0900

Thank you ARF / Asia Racquetball Federation for your generous donation !!!

IRF and ARF had a very productive and meaningful zoom meeting.

sindbad — Wed, 12 May 2021 08:41:53 +0900

The International Racquetball Federation represented by the President Osvaldo and Secretary General Luke and the Asia Racquetball Federation represented by the President, Dr Cho and the Secretary General, Yuni had a very productive and meaningful zoom meeting from 8:00am on May 9th in Korea time. The agenda consisted of the future development of racquetball in Asia and the 2022 Hangzhou Asian Games in China. Also talked about the importance of Asia being represented at the 2021 World Racquetball Championships and Junior World Racquetball Championships. And also shared the news that 4 new courts are being built in Gang Nam district where the 2010 World Racquetball Championships was hosted. It is to be completed by October, 2021. Mauro Grandio Buzaleh

Happy International Women’s Day!!!

sindbad — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 09:39:16 +0900

A Message from Asia Racquetball Federation Happy International Women’s Day!!! This day is dedicated to women who stand up for what is right. Here’s a big thanks to all the amazing women for their hard work and dedication. Especially all the women racquetball players around the world. You rock this world!!!

International Testing Agency- Keeping Sport Real

sindbad — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 13:15:04 +0900

Letter_ITA Central Services to ARISF IFs_02.02.2021 (2).pdf

The ITA is an international organisation constituted as a not-for-profit foundation, based in Lausanne, Switzerland. Its mission is to offer comprehensive anti-doping services, independent from sporting or political powers to International Federations (IFs), Major Event Organisers (MEOs), and all other anti-doping organisations requesting support. Planning tests in and out of competition, evaluating risks, athlete whereabouts, managing Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) and results management are all part of the way the ITA can reinforce the fight against doping by bringing together expertise and helping IFs and MEOs fulfil their duties under the World Anti-Doping Code.

--The ITA’s vision is to be the world leader in delivering anti-doping programmes for sport. We aim to be the global trusted partner for all athletes and anti-doping stakeholders by leveraging our expertise, experience and independence.

--The ITA’s mission is to earn the trust, respect and loyalty of our partners by consistently delivering high quality services through a collaborative, professional and innovative approach.

--The ITA commits to uphold at all times the values of Integrity, Excellence and Equality.

JPRF 이사회

sindbad — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 10:34:11 +0900

OCA » Hangzhou 2022 releases image and landscape masterplan for 19th Asian Games

sindbad — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 17:37:03 +0900

OCA » Hangzhou 2022 releases image and landscape masterplan for 19th Asian Games

ocasia.org

Hangzhou, China, January 30, 2021: Organisers have released the image and landscape masterplan for the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 which specifies how images - including emblems, the slogan, mascots and sport pictograms - will be used in and out of the venues and in the city landscape, reports China Xinhua Sports.
The masterplan - themed "a poem of the East and a window of China" - is a toolbox for visual images, public art design and night scenes design.
It will be applied in a variety of scenarios including competition venues, the Asian Games Village, official hotels and Asian Games-designated transportation vehicles, organising committee HAGOC said at the launch on Friday, January 29.
"The toolbox combines Hangzhou's features and smartness and encompasses not only static but also dynamic designs," said Cheng Zhaohui, who is mainly responsible for the project.
According to Guo Jinyong, who was in charge of night scenes design, the lighting of the venues and some landscape buildings of the city will be from the colour scheme of the Asian Games. Virtual reality will also be part of the design which might enable people to access live competition information after scanning certain directive signs.
"It is a demonstration of the culture of the Asian Games and of the host city Hangzhou and contributes to creating a poetic and smart city landscape and making the venues vigorous," Cheng said.
Cheng also noted that, although it took almost five months to finalise the masterplan, it is subject to refinement in the future as the toolbox is opened. The masterplan will be applied step by step in the city before presenting the world its final look in 2022.
The OCA’s 19th Asian Games will run from September 10-25, 2022, with 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 482 events.