Anne-Jan Hempenius

Anne-Jan Hempenius's articles

2024 WFC - Sweden v Finland Men’s World Floorball Championships 7th – 15th December 2024, Malmö, Sweden www.wfc2024.se/ Photographer: Viktor Källberg – www.vkallbergphoto.com
  1. Floorball News

How the IFF’s paywall is hurting floorball’s growth and ways to fix it

Floorball fans around the world are united by their love for the game—a fast, dynamic, and inclusive sport, especially during events as a World Floorball Championship. As the International Floorball Federation (IFF) seeks to professionalize and grow the sport, its decisions often walk a fine line between progress and unintended setbacks, and in my opinion […]
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Player Ratings and Analysis: WFC Floorball 2024 Finals Sweden vs Finland

The World Floorball Championships (WFC) 2024 finals in Malmö have concluded, delivering an unforgettable showdown between two titans of the sport. Despite Finland’s first line faltering in the opening period against a dominant Swedish team, they staged a remarkable comeback in the final period and secured the game in overtime, almost single-handedly turning the tide […]
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Photo: IFF/Per Wiklund
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Latvia Makes History: Reaches First-Ever Floorball World Championship Semifinal

Latvia has achieved a historic milestone by advancing to the semifinals of the Floorball World Championship for the first time ever. In a thrilling quarterfinal match against Switzerland, Latvia emerged victorious 4-3 after overtime, securing their place in the top four of the tournament. The dramatic win marks a new chapter for Latvian floorball, a […]
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Phillipines (Photo IFF - Marion Rachlinger)
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Philippines’ Floorball Journey: A Historic Step Forward

The Philippines’ campaign to reach the finals of the Men’s World Floorball Championships 2024 in Malmö, Sweden, has come to an end, but their journey has been nothing short of historic. Though they fell to Latvia in the quarter finals, the team achieved their highest-ever placement in the tournament and qualified for The World Games […]
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This image captures an intense moment during a floorball match, likely from the WFC 2024. It appears to show a heated exchange or confrontation between two players—one from each team—while a referee steps in to separate them. The player in blue and the player in yellow are face-to-face, with emotions clearly running high, as indicated by their expressions and body language.
  1. Floorball News

Five Things Sweden Needs to Improve After Their Loss to Finland

Sweden’s 5-2 loss to Finland at Malmö Arena was a frustrating game for the team and their fans. Despite their early dominance in possession and chances, Sweden failed to capitalize on their opportunities and allowed Finland to grow into the game. Finland’s adaptability and discipline exposed Sweden’s weaknesses, leaving Sweden with critical areas to address […]
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We’re back! See you at the WFC 2024

After a period of recharging, we’re thrilled to announce that FloorballToday is back and ready to bring you coverage of the 2024 World Floorball Championships in Malmö, Sweden! This December, the world’s best men teams will clash in what promises to be an unforgettable championships and we will be there to capture this incredibly journey […]
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Top 10 Hottest Transfers so Far (Many Swiss & Swedish National Team Players) | PRO

The floorball season came to a screeching halt after the COVID 19 pandemic paralyzed much of the world. Does that mean that there is nothing to report? On the contrary! Below the surface and amidst the empty floorball fields many clubs have already announced their transfer bombs of which the announcements were sped up by […]
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