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The first European Paralympic Games will be held in the Netherlands in 2023

The first European Paralympic Games will be held in the Netherlands in 2023

Event Ambassador Jesske Griffin and Raymond Blundell of the National Paralympic Committee said the Netherlands are keen to host the first European Paralympic Championships in 2023. There are air sports tournaments in the United States and Asia, but Europe is second to none. “I think Parasport witnessed a similar event,” Blundell told NOS. “It’s really great that the Netherlands came …

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Polosters returns to the Games for the first time since 2008 after thriller against Greece | Other sports

Polosters returns to the Games for the first time since 2008 after thriller against Greece |  Other sports

By Natasja Weber“Getting to the Olympics is more difficult than winning a medal,” repeated national coach Arno Havenga as the qualifying tournament approached. For four major countries (the Netherlands, Hungary, Italy and Greece), only two Olympic tickets were available at the Italian Bruno Bianchi swimming stadium. During the intense struggle with the Greek women, Havenga’s words must have crossed her …

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Five-year rings, like bicycle tires braided by angels

Five-year rings, like bicycle tires braided by angels

With the introduction of the five-ring flag, it’s been exactly a century since international sport came to life. The opening ceremony of the Olympic Games took place in Antwerp, ending an eight-year absence. The 1916 edition in Berlin was canceled due to World War I, the first time since 1896 that this event has been canceled. During this ceremony in …

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Sports canteens closed, again no income for three weeks

Sports canteens closed, again no income for three weeks

More than 50 percent of Luctor / Heinkenszand’s income comes from the canteen, according to Utermark. “The derby against Nieuwdorp is scheduled for this weekend. Lots of spectators would come, so we will definitely notice.” Drive-in Luctor / Heinkenszand had made a sort of drive-in in the canteen to collect refreshments. Visitors were encouraged to consume as much as possible …

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Mark Verheijen: “Trump will not come back” | 1Limburg

Mark Verheijen: "Trump will not come back" |  1Limburg

VVD member Mark Verheijen de Venlo expects Donald Trump’s departure from Washington to be final. “He became more and more alone.” Verheijen was invited to L1mburg Central on Wednesday. De Venlo is more than average interested in American politics, he has also written a book about it. Also read: ‘Let America Divided Be a Warning’ OnlyThe VVD member himself was …

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Water polosters kick off OCT with monster victory over young Slovakia | NOW

Water polosters kick off OCT with monster victory over young Slovakia |  NOW

The Dutch polos got off to a convincing start to the Olympic qualifying tournament on Tuesday. National coach Arno Havenga’s side left Slovakia in the first group game in Trieste: 22-2. Maartje Keuning was the top scorer with six goals. Maud Megens had four hits. At 18-0 in the final quarter, Slovakia, who barely attacked, scored for the first time. …

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A first: David Barral, the first footballer ever to buy with only bitcoins | Football

A first: David Barral, the first footballer ever to buy with only bitcoins |  Football

The 37-year-old officially signed this week for club Segunda B DUX Internacional de Madrid, in a deal funded entirely through the use of bitcoin, the digital or virtual currency that uses peer-to-peer technology. to allow instant payments. make. The club have yet to reveal the full value of the deal, but Barral’s decision was ‘made possible’ by Spanish club sponsor …

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Sports during lockdown: ‘Glad we can still play football’

Sports during lockdown: 'Glad we can still play football'

“data-revoke =”“> For example, at the Oemoemenoe Rugby Club, some of the younger members of the club have been trained. The young people got away with the new measures of the cabinet. Unlike the previous lockdown at the start of this year, there is now activity in sports clubs. Young people under 18 can train and compete tomorrow. Kloetinge football …

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How Delta Sport hosts an acro-gym competition without breaking the rules

How Delta Sport hosts an acro-gym competition without breaking the rules

“data-revoke =”“> But a competition with gymnastic exercises with dozens of associations via the internet, how does it work? Teams from all over the Netherlands will record the exercises from January 10 to 20 under the watchful eye of a sort of jury via a video call program. The images are delivered to the Delta Sport organization. On the weekend …

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