Singapore will host the Women’s World Floorball Championships Asia-Oceania Qualifications from 18th — 22nd March. Three best teams will qualify for WFC 2025 and two best teams will secure their spot in The World Games 2025. Japan, Thailand, New Zealand and India are playing in Group A.
Group A
Japan
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2025?
Japan is a young team. Veteran players push young players and want to leave good results in the tournament with synergy.
Players to watch
Who is your most dangerous attacker and why?
#10 Rimi Motoki – her speed is the best on the team.
Who is your strongest defender and why?
#4 Rei Goto – her shot blocking is excellent.
Who is your toughest player and why?
#8 Mahiro Shimizu – her physical strength is team no.1
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best and why?
Thailand
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2025?
Thailand have a good mix of young and more experienced players in the team. They did not qualify for WFC 2023 in Singapore which was their first missed WFC since their first participation in 2017. – IFF
Players to watch
Who is your most dangerous attacker and why?
#12 Paiya Kittinanthawat – she is fast and good at stealing the ball.
Who is your strongest defender and why?
#31 Sasikarn Phuphet – she is good at reading the game and blocking the shots.
Who is your toughest player and why?
#17 Rungnapa Kebsamrong – she never gives up in any sistuation and always going in physically with her body.
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best and why?
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2025?
The New Zealand team brings a wealth of floorball experience from past representative Women’s and U19 campaigns. We are also excited to include some international debutants in the 2025 squad. With a positive and supportive team culture, we are focused on playing a structured and unified style of floorball, bringing a competitive edge to every game. We are ready and excited to take the court in Singapore and contest every match!
Players to watch
Who is your most dangerous attacker and why?
#8 Sophie Lee-Wutzler – Sophie is everywhere on the court. She has elite speed, great ball control and will slot shots from anywhere or set her teammates up for easy chances.
Who is your strongest defender and why?
#2 Marie Sundin – Marie combines her unique experience having played in New Zealand, Sweden and Australia. She’s developed in each destination and controls the game, marshalls the team from the back and anchors our defence.
Who is your toughest player and why?
#24 Emma Selley – Emma is tenacious and is an absolute workhorse on the court. She’ll hound players, create turnovers, hustle and put her body on the line whenever it’s necessary.
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best and why?
#22 Hannah Bertschinger – Hannah embodies #FairFloorball at all times on and off the court. Whether it’s directed at her teammates, the opposition or the officials, she is positive and uplifiting.
Describe your team, and what should we expect from your team during WFCQ 2025?
The Indian women’s floorball team has shown continuous growth in recent years, with many passionate players. As a team, they focus on building their technical skills, teamwork, and adaptability to compete at international levels. During the WFCQ 2025, you can expect the Indian women’s team to showcase: Improved Team Chemistry, Aggressive Defense and Fast Attacks & talented Players Stepping Up.
Players to watch
Who is your most dangerous attacker and why?
#25 Sukrutha Gowda – Quick shooting skill with accuracy and endurance.
Who is your strongest defender and why?
#9 Riuthu Shree – proper body defence with game sence and long shot.
Who is your toughest player and why?
#10 Sangeeta Rathi – most skilled and experienced player having the never give up attitude with strong will power for the team.
Which player demonstrates #FairFloorball the best and why?
#13 Noor Atheeka – playing honestly, fairly and according to the rules.
