The 13th Women’s World Floorball Championships will be held in Uppsala, Sweden from 27th of November until 5th of December 2021. Switzerland, Czech Republic, Poland and Latvia play in Group A.
Switzerland
What has changed in women’s floorball in your country since the last WFC in 2019?
We had to cancel camps and international tournaments during year 2020, and then try to catch up things in 2021. For Swiss Players, most challenging thing was that there were no matches in the Swiss league for a long time during the last season.
Describe your team. What should we expect from your team during WFC 2021?
Switzerland is always a hard fighting team with a strong spirit. The team consists of players who can control the game and create scoring chances. Switzerland will try to win a medal at this WFC, ideally reach the final game.
Players to watch
Strongest defender:
Flurina Marti
Great playmaker with offensive speed and strong shooting skills.
Most dangerous attacker:
Corin Rüttimann
Skilled player who can do dribblings without much space, good wrist shot and penalty shooting skills.
Toughest and fastest player:
Brigitte Mischler
Physically really strong, and never backs down for tough battles on the court.
Czech Republic
What has changed in women’s floorball in your country since the last WFC in 2019?
Women’s floorball in Czech Republic has grown since the last WFC in Neuchâtel. Unfortunately, season 2019/20 was stopped during play-offs and we didn’t have any champions. Last season had been stopped just for a few months and finally, there was a chance for the ninth Superfinal with fans on the stands. Vítkovice won the women´s league in overtime. In September 2021 Czech WU19 team showed great performance and finally won the bronze medals in Uppsala, Sweden. In June 2021, Czech Floorball established the first independent Women’s floorball Commission.
Describe your team. What should we expect from your team during WFC 2021?
It’s in the Czech DNA to be dangerous from a well organised defence.
Players to watch
Strongest defender:
Nela Jiráková
Skillful playmaker from defence with a decent shot.
Most dangerous attacker:
Eliška Krupnová
Was elected best player of the world 2020 for various reasons. Plays for Pixbo Wallenstam in Swedish SSL.
Toughest player:
Denisa Ratajová
Machine when sho goes forward and very hard to stop without fouls.
Fastest player:
Martina Řepková
Fourth WFC for this Piranha Chur forward.
POLAND
What has changed in women’s floorball in your country since the last WFC in 2019?
Less chances for players to improve their skills. There was continuing time of closed gyms and forbidden sport activities expect the outdoor activities. Indoor workout was allowed only to the ones practising Olympic sports.
Describe your team. What should we expect from your team during WFC 2021?
Always fast, always motivated, never stop improving team play. Many young, modern style players as we face a some kind of jump into new generation of Polish floorball.
Players to watch
Strongest defender:
Weronika Noga
Experienced D, with four WFCs, playing in the top European League and presenting perfect sportsmanship both on and off the field.
Most dangerous attacker:
Malwina Zagórska
Climbed her way as one of the top attackers in the Czech League. Permanent progress, perfect understanding of field situations, “go get it” attitude and a player with real team spirit.
Toughest player:
Daria Drzymała
Speedy, really aggresive on the boards and never giving up the chances to opponents.
Fastest player:
Krzywak sisters (Zuzanna Krzywak & Justyna Krzywak) are traditionally hard to catch, ready for breakaway at anytime.
Latvia
What has changed in women’s floorball in your country since the last WFC in 2019?
Situation in sports in Latvia has been challenging the last two years in general – with no training and matches allowed in some periods. It has been difficult to maintain players’ motivation to train and work hard to improve their performance. Many experienced players have stopped playing floorball and not so many new players have joined floorball teams in Latvia lately. Hopefully the situation will get better soon.
Describe your team. What should we expect from your team during WFC 2021?
Our team is young, but despite that a lot of players already have international experience from previous adult and U19 World Championships. In this Championship we want to show our best possible performance not only defending, but also trying to play a more attacking style with increased ball control.
Players to watch
Strongest defender:
Evelīna Garbare
The most experienced player on the team. She has an excellent understanding of the game.
Most dangerous attacker:
Anna Ankudinova
She has a brilliant individual technique that can be used in one on one situations when attacking.
Toughest player:
Samanta Bērziņa
She is very tough to beat in one on one situations on defence.
Fastest player:
Elīza Elizabete Bērziņa
Our captain can race with the best of them.
- The information here is provided by the teams and modified by the IFF.
