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The region’s mills are taking part in a unique world record attempt: “Even one from New Zealand is taking part!” † Dordrecht

The region's mills are taking part in a unique world record attempt: "Even one from New Zealand is taking part!"  † Dordrecht

Millers from nearly eight hundred mills, including dozens in Drechtsteden and Rivierenland, signed up for this unique event this Saturday. The Guild of Voluntary Molenaars wants to set the world record for “most simultaneous tails” that day. We are not talking about wind turbines along the highway, but about real wind turbines. The Dordrecht Kyck over den Dyck windmill in …

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Greek tennis player ‘back on track’ after difficult months

Greek tennis player 'back on track' after difficult months

After a difficult start to the year 2022, the Greek track of Tallon claims to find good sensations. The Dutch number 2 has had to deal with injuries, motivation issues and disappointing results. The Greek track caused a sensation last year by winning no less than 26 games in a row. His winning streak did not go unnoticed and Andy …

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No sixteenth double title for Demi Schuurs after the final lost in Madrid, Koolhof in the final | sport

No sixteenth double title for Demi Schuurs after the final lost in Madrid, Koolhof in the final |  Tennis

Demi Schuurs won his sixteenth double title on the WTA Tour in Madrid. She lost the final in Madrid with her American partner Desirae Krawczyk against Canadian Gabriela Dabrowski and Mexican Giuliana Olmos. The decision fell in the so-called tie-break match: 7-6 (1) 5-7 10-7. Schuurs and his American partner had to play twice on Friday, to play the quarter-finals …

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Braswell and Patel are among the New Zealand contract players

Braswell and Patel are among the New Zealand contract players

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Versatile Jimmy Neesham has been dropped from New Zealand cricket’s contract list for the first time in three years, making way for Wellington founder Michael Brasswell. Nisham, 31, completed 12 tests, 66 one-day internationals and 38 twenty internationals, beating Martin Gottel in the Super that decided the 2019 World Cup final against England. Neesham missed …

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Nageeye only Dutch participant in the world championship marathon | Other Sports

Nageeye only Dutch participant in the world championship marathon |  Other sports

This summer, Abdi Nageeye will be the only Dutch participant in the world championship marathon in Oregon in the United States. This is reported by the Dutch Athletics Union. Nageeye won silver at the Tokyo Olympics last year behind Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge. The marathon takes place on Sunday July 17 on a 14 kilometer course. The World Athletics Championships in …

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Thompson-Herah withdraws from Diamond League at Birmingham

Thompson-Herah withdraws from Diamond League at Birmingham

Athlete Elaine Thompson-Herah will not play Friday in the second Diamond League game of the season. The five-time Olympic athletics champion retired from competition in Birmingham on Thursday. “The decision not to come to Birmingham was taken as a precaution after she experienced some physical discomfort during training,” the Diamond League organization wrote on its website. Thompson-Herah hopes to be …

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Crowdfunding to send bowlers to the World Games

Crowdfunding to send bowlers to the World Games

Julianadorp – Bowlers Denise Blankenzee and Samantha Greiner are cleared to travel to the World Games in the United States. Great news, but it also brings a challenge, as the national association does not have the financial means to pay for the trip. The ladies hope to raise the necessary amount through crowdfunding. After two years of confinement, the message …

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The American Football Association equalizes awards for men and women

The American Football Association equalizes awards for men and women

For the first time, football players receive as many prizes as men for the final tournaments. US Soccer thus offers a first in the world of football. “Historic Moment” “It’s a historic moment,” said Cindy Parlow Cone, president of US Soccer. “These deals changed football in the United States forever and could change the rest of the football world as …

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Successful pickleball clinics in the municipality of Hoogeveen – Hoogeveen Region News

Successful pickleball clinics in the municipality of Hoogeveen – Hoogeveen Region News

Online sports platform Sportloaded and Pickleball.nl have joined forces. They do this, among other things, by drawing young people’s attention to the new sport of pickleball. Pickleball clinics were held in various elementary schools last week and they were a great success. Students from ‘t Kofschip, Het Element and De Regenboog, among others, were introduced to the sport. And it …

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