Netherlands wins European korfball championship

The Dutch national korfball team has secured the European championship title after defeating Belgium 27-12 in the final held in Czechia.

Five players from the PKC club were part of the winning squad: Rosalie Peet, Brett Zuijdwegt, Jorien Jordaan, Bo Oppe, and Olav van Wijngaarden. During the final, the Netherlands established a significant lead after halftime, moving from a 19-10 advantage to a final score where Belgium managed only two goals in the last quarter. Brett Zuijdwegt contributed four goals, Olav van Wijngaarden scored three, and Jorien Jordaan added two.

The Dutch team reached the final following dominant performances in earlier rounds, including victories over Catalonia (48-3), Switzerland (46-8), England (37-9), and Germany (35-11) in the semifinals.