The U18 European Championships for girls and boys begin Sunday in Lille, France. Both the German girls and boys will defend their European title there, which they captured in Krefeld two years ago. All matches can be followed live via eurohockeytv.org; a tournament pass costs 7.99 euros.
Both Orange teams will be in action immediately on the opening day. The girls start at 11:20 am against Germany, the boys play their first game at 3:50 pm.
On Monday, July 14, the boys meet Belgium (1:30 p.m.). The girls play on Tuesday, July 15 at 10:15 a.m. against Italy. One day later, on Wednesday, both teams will enter the lines: the girls at 12.50 against England, the boys at 17.00 against Scotland. Please note that this last match will not be broadcast live, as it will take place on Field 2, where there are no cameras. The semi-finals will be played on Saturday, July 18. The battle for bronze and the final are scheduled one day later on Sunday.
The European Championship at field hockey.nl and ticket sales
Of course we also follow the tournament closely on field hockey.nl. You can see the best goals, results and reactions on our channels. From Wednesday our reporters will be present in Lille. So keep an eye on our app, site and socials!
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Florine Rodenburg on the ball during the European Championship game of the Orange girls against Austria in Krefeld. Photo: Worldsportpics/Frank Uijlenbroek
Previous editions
For the girls, the thirteenth edition of the European Championship will be played. The first edition was in 2002 in Rotterdam. Germany claimed the first title at the expense of the Netherlands, which captured a total of eight European titles, making it the record holder. With a fifth place finish in 2023, the Netherlands finished outside the medals for the first time. Germany is the only other European champion among the girls. The country won four titles including gold in the last two editions.
The 13th edition is also scheduled for the boys. The first was also in 2002 and in Rotterdam, where Ireland surprisingly claimed the first European title. The Netherlands finished third in that tournament. Orange Boys U18 won the tournament twice: in 2003 and 2005. Only in 2011 did the team finish outside the medals. Germany holds the European record with five titles.
Overview of last five editions boys:
2015: 1.Germany 2.Netherlands 3.Spain
2016: 1.Germany 2.Netherlands 3.Belgium
2018: 1.Spain 2.Netherlands 3.Germany
2021: 1.Germany 2.Netherlands 3.Spain
2023: 1.Germany 2.Belgium 3.Netherlands
Overview of last five editions girls:
2015: 1.Netherlands 2.Germany 3.England
2016: 1.Netherlands 2.Germany 3.England
2018: 1.Netherlands 2.Belgium 3.England
2021: 1.Germany 2.Spain 3.Netherlands
2023: 1.Germany 2.Belgium 3.Spain
The Dutch selections
Watch the EC-selection of Orange Girls U18
Watch the EC selection of Orange Boys U18
Sam van der Weijden makes the 4-3 for the Orange Boys against England. Photo: Worldsportpics/Frank Uijlenbroek
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