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Pilgrim Nation presenters Bart Jan Westerduin and Paco Busteros León talk about American sports with a Leiden twist. (Photo: Gerry van Bakel). The basketball league is also coming to an end in America, so focus on the NBA Finals in Pilgrim Nation, then move on to the baseball league that just started, then finish on the ice. Bart Jan Westerduin …

Louis van Gaal believes Vincent Janssen proved himself with Orange on Tuesday in the Nations League game against Wales. The much talked about striker only joined the Dutch national team at the last minute and contributed to the late 3-2 win with an assist. “Did Janssen pass his exam? I think so. He showed that he is a benchmark,” Van …

ANP Productions † Source: PA Monday, March 7, 2022 at 6:02 AM wellington New Zealand will extend its sanctions against Russia, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced on Monday. The new measures should target those responsible for or involved in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the prime minister said. “A bill of this nature has never been presented to our parliament, …

Korean Jae-youl Kim succeeds Jan Dijkema as president of the international skating union ISU. Kim won the presidential election at the ISU congress in Phuket, Thailand. Dijkema (77) was the boss of the world association for six years. The native of Drent succeeded in 2016 to the Italian Ottavio Cinquanta, who had been its president for 22 years. There were …

Vincent Janssen will be present for Tuesday night’s kick-off of the Dutch national team’s home game against Wales in the Nations League. The 27-year-old striker from Mexican club Monterrey can show himself to national coach Louis van Gaal in the Rotterdam Kuip. “I’m looking for a point of reference,” explains Van Gaal why he included Janssen in his selection. “Bergwijn …

The Dutch national team began the final training session for Tuesday’s home game with Wales in the Nations League with an in-form selection. National coach Louis van Gaal appeared on the Zeist training ground with 25 internationals. Jasper Cillessen and Vincent Janssen are also present. Cillessen missed the game against Poland on Saturday. The keeper was slightly injured in training …

Wed, June 8, 9:44 PM Water polo EDE National coach Evangelos Doudesis announced the selection for the water polo world championship in Hungary on Wednesday. Including Lola Moolhuijsen from Polar Bears. Polar Bears captain Fleurien Bosveld is on the reserve list. The following thirteen players will compete in the World Cup in Hungary: Laura Aarts (UZSC, goalkeeper), Bente Rogge and …

BUNNIK At the end of August, dozens of exchange students from all over the world make their dream come true by immersing themselves in Dutch culture and customs for a while. This includes Jie-Sen from Taiwan, who will be spending his dream year in the Netherlands in or around Bunnik. For him, the exchange organization Travel Active is looking for …

with videoTim van Rijthoven secured a place in the semi-finals of the lawn tennis tournament in Rosmalen. World number 205 was too strong for Frenchman Hugo Gaston with 7-6 (2) 6-4. sports editor June 10, 2022 Last update: 10-06-22, 19:38 Van Rijthoven, 25, thus gave his surprise victory over American Taylor Fritz on Thursday a fitting follow-up. The number 4 …

Three-time Olympic hammer throw champion Anita Wlodarczyk has to undergo surgery after single-handedly defeating a burglar. The 36-year-old Polish saw someone try to break into her car. “I caught the thief and handed him over to the police,” Wlodarczyk wrote on social media along with photos of his white car, which show black spots and fingerprints on the back door. …