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We can now almost confirm that and take the last two places on the OQT. It's a shame that the Netherlands had three injuries to three key players. Two torn cruciate ligaments and one heart infection. With a full team I would have given the Netherlands a good chance for a spot at one of the OQT's.

We also no longer have to take Netherlands into account after a 12-goals defeat against Denmark and the loss of one the key players. After this mega defeat I don't see them winning against Norway, Slovenia and Portugal anymore.

Thank you. And on top of that ... we have a Greek coach: Eva Doudesis. I'm very happy the best European countries will qualify for the Games, because for me it's almost sure and will qualify as well. And of course happy for and -medals at the ECh.

What an incredibly strong keirin race. Never seen such big difference before. It is dangerous that he is already so good. Can he do it again in 7 months?

That characterizes the true fan. But don't be afraid: Greece will keep the quota.

Hahaha, all Dutch fans are still partying here in Eindhoven. Wonderful tournament for our girls with a great finish. Next month the WCh in Doha starts, not really looking forward to it. Too much tournaments in a short period.

Very disappointing tournament for The Netherlands. We are a good team again with some very talented young players, but the crucial match against Romania was a disaster (8-12). I didn't see that result coming. Our boys will build to LA 2028. Congrats to the WC qualifiers!

There is just a small chance, but Handball. And 3x3 basketball, if we qualify.

Why? In the last ten years only once (2019). I live near Apeldoorn, and very happy there is a big tournament again after all these years.

I thought the city of Eindhoven wanted to host the TQO, but maybe something went wrong there.

Why Torrevieja??? I should say the highest teams from WCh can choose where the TQO take place. No TQO in The Netherlands, I'm very very sad.

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I would say instead of . Hopefully will organize OQT2. I can't wait to cheer for our team from the stands.

OQT1 - OQT2 - OQT3 - OQT2 is the same poule as poule IV at this World Championship (only Ukraine and Brazil missing).

Thanks. They've changed the schedule then.

Wins for and in the 5-8 place-matches, so they'll play for the 5th place. But no one knows for which OQT they play. and decide - after the 5-6 place match - together which OQT will be the easier one.

Netherlands for sure want to play in OQT2. Don't forget has one of the best players in the world (Ana Gros) and is simply a very underestimated team (they always draw France and Norway in the early stages, like this year). The match for places 7 and 8 is played after the match for places 5 and 6. So if there is a loss somewhere on purpose, it is in the match for places 7 and 8.

Lucky Hungary, but still deserved. The past years I really enjoyed watching the Hungarian players. Like last month, when I watched their friendly match against The Netherlands live in the stadium. And for you as a fan @Vektor really nice too. I remember all your amazement, anger and disappointment about the Hungarian women's team over the years on this forum. Then it's nice to get a great chance at the Games. Hopefully they make it in the end!

No entry list. But the two stars of Dutch swimming, Marrit Steenbergen (freestyle) and Arno Kamminga (breaststrkoke) won't compete, unfortunately.

Hopefully you're right and Belgium and Netherlands have a fair chance to win group A.

UEFA gets what it wants. England and the Netherlands will fight it out on goal difference to see who will go to the semi-finals of the Nations League and therefore have a chance of going to the Olympic Games. England plays against Scotland, and Scottish players have an interest in the biggest possible defeat, so that they can go to the Games on behalf of Great Britain. It is incomprehensible that England and Scotland are in the same group: the competition is rigged and the Netherlands has no chance in advance.

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Qualification: women's volleyball team Medals: swimming, Marrit Steenbergen in the 200 medley or 100 free

No you're not. It is the most boring sport of all. I will watch almost everything, but especially hockey, handball, waterpolo, (beach)volleybal, judo, rowing and track cycling. And no golf and B-boys.

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