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What an unbelievable weak performance of the Dutch team. Congrats to Serbia, but I guess even Australia would have won against this Dutch team. The worst second half of this team I've ever seen. After a 21-14 ... 25-29.

Another qualifications for the Dutch swimming team for the OG at day 3 of the OQT in Rotterdam: 100 breast men: Arno Kamminga (58,69) 100 breast women: Tes Schouten (1.06,92) 100 free men: - 100 free women: Femke Heemskerk (53,05) and Ranomi Kromowidjojo (53,59) Only 9 swimmers are qualified by now.

Tomorrow we'll have some important distances, like the 100 free and 100 breast. We have 6 qualifiers now, I expect 4 more and maybe some others for the relays.

Another qualifications for the Dutch swimming team for the OG at day 2 of the OQT in Rotterdam: 400 medley men: Arjan Knipping (4.18,08) 200 breast men: Arno Kamminga (2.06,85) No other qualifiers (400 medley women, 200 free men/women, 100 fly men/women). Kind of disappointing, only 2 qualifiers today, but Arno Kamminga is a world class swimmer.

Another Serbian player tested positive today. Unless the rules are changed within a day, the match between and can't take place on Saturday either.

Solid performance for the German team beating Romania 22:19. World Championship finalist Spain loses to Russia 22:31.

First Dutch qualifiers for the OG are confirmed. Today the last Swimming OQT started in Rotterdam. 50 free men: Thom de Boer (21,74) and Jesse Puts (21,91) 50 free women: Ranomi Kromowidjojo (24,34) and Valerie van Roon (24,63). No other qualifiers yet (200 back, 1500 free).

[hide] Preliminary Round December 3rd - December 8th, 2020 16 Nations, 4 Groups, the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Nation from each Group will qualify for the Main Round Group A Date & Time (GMT +1) Nation 1 T1 T2 Nation 2 December 4th 2020, h. 18:15 France 2 Montenegro December 4th 2020, h. 20:30 Denmark 4 Slovenia December 6th 2020, h. 18:15 Slovenia 4 France December 6th 2020, h. 20:30 Montenegro 0 Denmark December 8th 2020, h. 18:15 Montenegro 0 Slovenia December 8th 2020, h. 20:30 France 2 Denmark Group B Date & Time (GMT +1) Nation 1 T1 T2 Nation 2 December 3rd 2020, h. 18:15 Russia 0 Spain December 3rd 2020, h. 20:30 Sweden 6 Czech Republic December 5th 2020, h. 18:15 Czech Republic 4 Russia December 5th 2020, h. 20:30 Spain 3 Sweden December 7th 2020, h. 18:15 Spain 5 Czech Republic December 7th 2020, h. 20:30 Russia 3 Sweden Group C Date & Time (GMT +1) Nation 1 T1 T2 Nation 2 December 4th 2020, h. 18:15 Hungary 7 Croatia December 4th 2020, h. 20:30 Netherlands 1 Serbia December 6th 2020, h. 16:00 Serbia 4 Hungary December 6th 2020, h. 18:15 Croatia 2 Netherlands December 8th 2020, h. 18:15 Serbia 4 Croatia December 8th 2020, h. 20:30 Netherlands 4 Hungary Group D Date & Time (GMT +1) Nation 1 T1 T2 Nation 2 December 3rd 2020, h. 18:00 Romania 1 Germany December 3rd 2020, h. 20:30 Norway 5 Poland December 5th 2020, h. 16:00 Poland 5 Romania December 5th 2020, h. 18:15 Germany 4 Norway December 7th 2020, h. 18:15 Germany 5 Poland December 7th 2020, h. 20:30 Romania 3 Norway Top 3 Place 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place Nation Norway Hungary France [/hide]

As far as I know, all Dutch matches will be broadcasted live at Ziggo Sport. The documentary was great indeed, brought back all the memories of last year's World title.

Only five days to go before the beginning of the Euro Championships. World champion Netherlands miss their star players Nycke Groot (retired) and Estavana Polman (injured). Best stand-in Delaila Amega is also injured. So nobody in The Netherlands expect a good result. Otherwise, in 2019 nobody expected the world title either. Hopefully they can surprise again. But to be honest, top 8 would be okay. Pool C is very heavy: Serbia and especially Hungary are very strong opponents. @VektorWhat do you think? Is the Hungarian team ready for the European title?

Still bronze for Badloe. In my opinion the best chance for The Netherlands to win an Olympic gold medal next year. Unfortunately a very weak first part this week. Last 6 six races 2-8-2-1-1-1 a lot better. Which of the two Israeli will go to the Olympics?

Netherlands is also not participating. Unforuntately!

Netherlands also expressed their intention to participate in the event, except Kim Polling (-70kg) and some others. So we definitely won't send our best team.

Netherlands will represent only 13 judoka's, Kim Polling (-70 kg) withdrew, because she's afraid of Covid-19.

According to Dutch media the Grand Slam in Budapest will count for the Olympic ranking for Judo, which explains that The Netherlands sends its best judoka's to the event.

Very good results from the Dutch crew. But in most Olympic classes won by The Netherlands the favourites for the Olympics come from another continent: LW2x - New Zealand W4- - Australia W4x - China M2x - China Only the M4x from The Netherlands is a favourite for an Olympic gold medal. But still we have chances for some medals :-) Highlight for me this weekend: the final of the skiff (M1x) with a win for Denmark and a very close finish.

Sara Errani shouted to Kiki Bertens (in Italian) 'Go to hell'. Has Errani ever heard of sportmanship? Bertens won 9-7 in the 3rd set.

Exactly. Men's cycling will be boring too. And women's cycling will become even more boring when Chloe Dygert participates more often in women's races, because Dygert is way better than Van Vleuten and Van der Breggen (at least when she stays at her bike :-)).

Who's next year's favourite in the Olympics? Course will be a bit more difficult than today, but not that difficult. I think Evenepoel, Roglic and Van Aert will battle for the gold. Will Ganna ride as well, or does he have his focus on the track?

I don't understand the Qualification format for Doubles. The document states that 32 teams will participate. 1 team is the hostteam. Numbers 1 to 10 on the Doubles World Ranking will get a place. Then: Additional places up to and including the 24th Direct Acceptance team will be allocated to the highest ranked teams based on the Combined Ranking of each team on 7 June 2021. After the 24th team, which teams will fill up the draw to 32 teams? I presume they will use the Combined Ranking again, but why are they speaking of the 24th Direct Acceptance? Hopefully Dutch Demi Schuurs will qualify, however she's not in the top 10 of the World Doubles Ranking. She wants to play with Kiki Bertens. On the men's side Wesley Koolhof and JJ Rojer (both outside the top 10) want to participate.

Visser shows some good results lately. 12,68 again! Bol wins the 400 hurdles in 54,68, not an impressive time, but still good for her. It's her first year competing at a high level. Both Visser and Bol are becoming more popular in the Netherlands than Dafne Schippers. Now looking forward to the 110 m hurdles men!!

Last day. Maybe a medal in women's omnium or men's keirin will help! My bed is calling, I really need some sleep after two magnificent weeks. ... So, the dream ends here. Hopefully we can really experience the Games next year!

Day 15: Madison men with one of my favourite athletes, weirdo Jan Willem van Schip, together with Youri Havik. Small chance they medal, but nothing is impossible. Team jumping final also on my list. Our best rider Jeroen Dubbeldam (Olympic champion 2000) just has a new horse, Oak Groves Carlyle. Maybe he and the other team members can surprise the favourites USA, Sweden, Germany, France and Belgium. Also a lot of finals, a very nice day to watch. Please enjoy, tomorrow it's over :-(

Hockey finals today, but above all the 4x100 relays! And from a Dutch point of view the Madison at Track Cycling. Kirsten Wild and Amy Pieters became world champion this year, but both are of a respectable age already. I'm afraid 2021 will come too late for them. Wild thought she was already retired by now ...

First choice: Rotterdam Then: Hamburg and Nice