Jordi van de Wiele was the local hero at the 29th Supercross in Goes. After the honor of the MX1 Nationals, where the Hulstenaar finished third, he took his moment in the middle of the track. He bared his torso and showed his many tattoos to the 3,000 spectators. He also grabbed the mic and said, ,, I’m so happy. …

Its aim is to better understand the factors that determine the high-level sporting culture in the Netherlands. This is done through questionnaires, but also by conducting interviews with athletes, their parents, coaches and administrators. What is new is that recently retired athletes are also asked about their experiences. The research is commissioned by the Department of Health, Welfare and Sport, …

PA ONS News•today, 07:05 Good morning! Today, German Chancellor Scholz comes to Paris to celebrate the anniversary of the friendship treaty signed by the countries in 1963, with French President Macron. And in De Kuip, Feyenoord and Ajax play against each other. The Classic is overloaded, as Steven Berghuis returns to a full Kuip for the first time since moving …

American gymnasts extended their world title at the World Cup in Liverpool. For the United States, it is the sixth consecutive Nations Cup world title. Team USA, with Jordan Chiles, Shilese Jones, Jade Carey, Skye Blakely and Leanne Wong, had 166,564 points. Despite a fall from Blakely on the balance beam, the American gymnasts edged Great Britain by 3,201 points. …

NewFootball The Western world of football lost an important battle within FIFA last week. Within five years, the center of gravity of international sport will therefore shift to the Middle East. Even more Qatar! On May 13, 1976, everything changed at FIFA. That day, the association concluded a sponsorship contract with Coca-Cola for five million dollars. This money has been …

AFP OUR Sports•Wednesday, January 11, 7:25 p.m. On Sunday, Naomi Osaka withdrew from the Australian Open, now we also know why. The former world number one will not be playing on the tennis courts for the time being, as she is pregnant. The 25-year-old tennis star broke the happy news herself. “2023 will be a year full of lessons,” she …

During Orange’s matches at the World Cup in India, an analyst is then asked to shed light on the performance of national coach Jeroen Delmée’s team. Today Bob de Voogd (146 international matches, 35 goals). He watched for us Netherlands-Chile (14-0). “Well, I really have a nice game to analyze,” it sounds cynical and laughing from De Voogd’s mouth. The …

Michaëlla Krajicek was included in the Dutch selection for the Padel World Cup by national coach Ewan Watson this Thursday. The former tennis player is one of eight women who belong to the elite corps. Krajicek, 33, started padel this year and quickly rose through the ranks to number two in the Netherlands. She is currently number four in the …

In the United States, Andrienne Lyle and her Grand Prix horse salvin (s. Sandro Hit) was named Rider and Horse of the Year. The 38-year-old rider received the William C. Steinkraus Trophy last week for her exploits at the world championships in Herning, among others. Along with Salvino, she helped the American team secure a ticket to the Games in …

LONDON (AP/BELGA) — At the upcoming Club World Cup, to be played in Morocco from February 1-11, referees will explain VAR decisions to the public during matches. The International Football Association Board (IFAB), which coordinates football regulations around the world, decided on Wednesday. There are currently no temporary replacements for concussions. Medical circles in particular are voting to make it …