The Swedish women’s team took a big hit in the first group match at the Olympics. The reigning world champion America lost 3-0 to end a 44-game unbeaten streak. America were the big favorites against Sweden, but it didn’t show on the pitch. the Sweden did much better and took the lead after 25 minutes by Stina Blackstenius. She also …
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Chanu’s silver opens medal ranking in India
Mirabai Chanu wins silver for India on day one of the Tokyo 2021 Olympic Games. Photo: Twitter Saikum Mirabai Chanu today won India’s first medal at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and won silver in the 49kg category in women’s weightlifting. Mirabai’s total weight was 202kg – 87kg in jerk and 115kg in jerk, finishing second behind 210kg Chinese Huo …
Read More »Grave of 1892 found in Cuyperskerk: turns out to be an old recycling method
“data-revoke =”“> The Cuyperskerk in Sas van Gent is not the only church with tombstones. The Hulst basilica also has them, for example. “But it’s special for the Cuyperskerk, because it’s a fairly new church, built in 1892,” guide Theo Sarneel explains as he walks towards the found grave. “In 1825 it was forbidden to bury people in the church, …
Read More »While you sleep: How Canada fared at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday and Saturday
Canada has already recorded gains and losses on the first full day of competition in Tokyo Olympics Saturday – including another victory for the women’s softball team and a disappointing start for the men’s volleyball team. Here are some results from race day so far: Read more: Number of Olympic medals: those who won the most medals at the Tokyo …
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Nieuw Goes and the Party for Goes had proposed changes beforehand. Nieuw Goes wanted to guarantee domestic help from six weeks (instead of six months). And both parties wanted to weaken the obligation to move for suitable housing: first to look for options in their own place of residence, then to look for alternatives in their own municipality and, as …
Read More »| Sweden beat America in Olympics group 1 game
What a result! Sweden performed a mega stunt in the 1st game of the Olympic Games. The team beat the big American favorite and did it with clear numbers: 3-0! The Swedes could thank Stina Blackstenius for her clarity. The star made it 1-0 with an assist from Sofia Jakobsson after about half an hour. Team USA was completely overwhelmed, …
Read More »fantastic odds for men against lower ranked New Zealand; Women prepare for tough Dutch test in opening game
The men will strive to relive a glorious past, while the women will strive to make their own history as the two Indian hockey teams kick off their Olympic campaign here on Saturday with the expectations of the two highest caliber teams. The men will meet New Zealand in eighth place, followed by the women’s match with the Netherlands. Indian …
Read More »Zeelands graduates of the “De Harde Leerschool”: “If you have a specific goal, you can do anything”
“data-revoke =”“> “In fact, my life had no structure”, explains Nick, one of the participants of the “De Harde Leerschool”. “I found this structure here.” Over the past few weeks, the boys have received guidance on insight, confidence, collegiality, respect, helpfulness, decision-making, teamwork, responsibility, discipline, service and goal. Today they received their diploma and a match jersey from their own …
Read More »Tokyo 2020 | Brazil’s national football team need half-time against Germany
Raging Canaries In the first half, the Brazilians were supreme. Led by a raging Richarlison, the reigning Olympic champion flew from the starting blocks like a comet. Already in the seventh minute, the Everton player broke through the German defense after a slit pass from Ajax player Antony. His first shot was saved by goalkeeper Florian Muller, but on the …
Read More »Harsh US loss could be bad news for Lionesses
July 21, 2021 – The US women’s team had a particularly bad start to the Olympics in Japan. The reigning world champion lost the first group game 3-0 to Sweden. For the Orange Lionesses this could prove to be annoying. Sweden showed their best team on Asian soil and took the lead halfway through the first half. Stina Blackstenius surprisingly …
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