Netherlands:

netherlands 685538eb41a88 - Netherlands: - Secretly, she was hoping for a spot in the selection for the European Championships in Mönchengladbach. But that proved unattainable for Mikki Roberts (23) anyway as she recovers from surgery on her hip. Still, the two-time international still has a chance at silverware this summer. Not as a player, but as a coach: her boys of Tilburg JO16 are in the semifinals of the NK Jeugd, against Cartouche on Saturday. 'There is so much talent in this team,' She almost sounds a bit like a young version of Marieke Dijkstra, the successful coach of Den Bosch's women. With just as much fire and drive, Tilburg defender Roberts speaks about her boys. Together with Joep van Nuland, video analyst for the Orange Men, she prepares the team for perhaps a unique prize: the national title.

Secretly, she was hoping for a spot in the selection for the European Championships in Mönchengladbach. But that proved unattainable for Mikki Roberts (23) anyway as she recovers from surgery on her hip. Still, the two-time international still has a chance at silverware this summer. Not as a player, but as a coach: her boys […]

Netherlands: Grouping of Junior Women announced at World Cup under 21

netherlands grouping of junior women announced at world cup under 21 6854902bbd564 - Netherlands: Grouping of Junior Women announced at World Cup under 21 - In Santiago, the capital of Chile, the draw has been made for the Women's Under 21 World Cup (Dec. 1-13). Jong Oranje is assigned as group head in a group with Japan, host Chile and Malaysia. The Netherlands - with Kai de Jager as national coach - is the defending champion.

In Santiago, the capital of Chile, the draw has been made for the Women’s Under 21 World Cup (Dec. 1-13). Jong Oranje is assigned as group head in a group with Japan, host Chile and Malaysia. The Netherlands – with Kai de Jager as national coach – is the defending champion. It is the first […]

Netherlands:

netherlands 68533ea970558 - Netherlands: - The Dutchmen ended their Pro League campaign with a draw. In London, it ended 1-1 against England and the Netherlands did grab the bonus point via shoot-outs. It marked the finale of a leaden international block. The Netherlands is still the leader in the Nations League, but can still be overtaken by Australia or Germany.

The Dutchmen ended their Pro League campaign with a draw. In London, it ended 1-1 against England and the Netherlands did grab the bonus point via shoot-outs. It marked the finale of a leaden international block. The Netherlands is still the leader in the Nations League, but can still be overtaken by Australia or Germany. […]

Netherlands: Globetrotter Bastiaan Leerkotte: from Japan to Indian film role

netherlands globetrotter bastiaan leerkotte from japan to indian film role 685295eb9f5b1 - Netherlands: Globetrotter Bastiaan Leerkotte: from Japan to Indian film role - He played for Hurley for many years, but also became England national champion twice. He played field hockey in Spain, Japan and acted in a Bollywood field hockey movie in India. This year he turns forty, but also next season Bastiaan Leerkotte will be playing at a high level with HGC, which relegated to the Overgangsklasse. 'Hockey has always been a way for me to really get to know the culture of a country.'

He played for Hurley for many years, but also became England national champion twice. He played field hockey in Spain, Japan and acted in a Bollywood field hockey movie in India. This year he turns forty, but also next season Bastiaan Leerkotte will be playing at a high level with HGC, which relegated to the […]

FIH Pro-League: Goals galore on blockbuster day of FIH Hockey Pro League matches

fih pro league goals galore on blockbuster day of fih hockey pro league matches 6851d8b8f0852 - FIH Pro-League: Goals galore on blockbuster day of FIH Hockey Pro League matches - Another riveting day of FIH Hockey Pro League action unfolded in both Antwerp and London on Tuesday, featuring several high-scoring encounters with 27 goals scored across the six matches.

Another riveting day of FIH Hockey Pro League action unfolded in both Antwerp and London on Tuesday, featuring several high-scoring encounters with 27 goals scored across the six matches. Belgium’s women fired six goals past Spain in their clash in Antwerp, while in the corresponding men’s fixture, the Red Lions had a much tougher time […]

Netherlands:

netherlands 68514469c7f45 - Netherlands: - A close-knit group of friends made the switch from Almere Heren 3 to Buitenhout Heren 1 in the summer of 2022, just because they wanted to keep playing field hockey. But three years later they are writing an unforgettable field hockey fairytale, with already the third promotion in a row. 'If you had said three years ago that we would promote three times in a row, we would have laughed at you,' says captain Nils Tossijn (24).

A close-knit group of friends made the switch from Almere Heren 3 to Buitenhout Heren 1 in the summer of 2022, just because they wanted to keep playing field hockey. But three years later they are writing an unforgettable field hockey fairytale, with already the third promotion in a row. ‘If you had said three […]

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