International Racquetball Federation - IRF

Meet María Paz Muñoz 🇪🇨, who has been officiating for the IRF for the past 13 years.

Beyond her role as a referee, María Paz has been an important member of Ecuador’s National Team, with multiple achievements as an athlete, and continues to give back to the sport through her racquetball academy in Cuenca, Ecuador.

She also serves as the PARC Athletes’ Representative and is the President of the Athletes’ Commission at ACODEPA, helping ensure that athletes’ voices are represented in the development of the sport.

Her experience as an athlete, leader, and official reflects a lifelong commitment to racquetball both on and off the court. 🏆

Korea celebrated the 17th Gangnam-gu Association President’s Cup Racquetball Tournament

Dates: May 30–31, 2026
Location: Ilwon Sports Culture Center Racquetball Courts, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea.

Youth Division A
• 1st: Ryu-chan Lee (이유찬)
• 2nd: Jae-i Shin (신재이)
• 3rd: Na-gyeom Lee (이나겸)

Youth Division B
• 1st: Seung-yeop Baek (백승엽)
• 2nd: Hyeon-woo Kang (강현우)
• 3rd: Min-chan Lee (이민찬)

Youth Division C
• 1st: Jun-woo Bae (배준우)
• 2nd: Do-hoon Lee (이도훈)
• 3rd: Yu-ju Han (한유주)

Yellow Division – Men
• 1st: Ki-cheol Lee (이기철)
• 2nd: Hae-won Son (손해원)
• 3rd: Seung-jun Shin (신승준)

Yellow Division – Women
• 1st: Ji-yoon Jeong (정지윤)
• 2nd: Ye-young Park (박예영)
• 3rd: Su-min Kwak (곽수민)

White Division – Men
• 1st: Yong-jin Jeong (정용진)
• 2nd: Ho-won Seo (서호원)
• 3rd: Yoon-gu Kang (강윤구)

White Division – Women
• 1st: Ji-yeon Kim (김지연)
• 2nd: Eun-hee Lee (이은희)
• 3rd: Yoon-seon Heo (허윤선)

Red Division Team Event

1st Place: Eramo Club
• Young-mi Kim (김영미)
• Jin-seong Kim (김진성)
• Dong-gwan Han (한동관)

Blue Division Team Event

3rd Place: Eramo Club
• Eun-hye Kim (김은혜)
• Yong-gi Baek (백용기)
• Seong-do Son (손성도)

Pictures: Hwan Yong Han

National singles event in Japan!

🔥 SINGLES TITLES Vol. 3 🔥

Get ready for an exciting day of racquetball action in Japan! 🇯🇵🏆

📅 July 5, 2026
📍 Gold’s Gym Toyocho Super Center
🎯 Official Ranking Event
⭐ Tournament Level: T-1

Divisions: Open & Middle

“かかってこい” — “Bring it on!” 💥

Proudly supported by:

Japan Racquetball Federation (JRF)
International Racquetball Federation (IRF)
Asia Racquetball Federation (ARF)