# Sporting and community events in Belgium and the Netherlands > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sporting-events-in-belgium-and-the-netherlands > Updated: 2026-09-17T21:01:57.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Regional sporting events and community initiatives in Belgium and the Netherlands continue to emphasize youth participation and local engagement. In Belgium, educational initiatives have expanded to include practical safety and environmental lessons. Students at GO! De Leefschool Oosterzele participated in blind-spot workshops using trucks to improve traffic awareness, while students at De Trampoline engaged in local waste cleanup efforts. Family-oriented programming in Dessel remains active, with local authorities organizing hiking and winter sports trips. In the Netherlands, National Sports Week is currently underway, featuring inclusive events in Amstelveen and sports festivals in Kaatsheuvel and Oosterhout. Other regional activities include a horse jumping weekend at PSV Nederweert and energy-saving competitions for students in Westzaan. Local commercial events continue, such as the Mega Motor Markt in Bodegraven, which features motorcycle giveaways and discounts. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Local community events and educational initiatives across Belgium and the Netherlands A series of local community events, sports festivals, and educational workshops are being held across Belgium and the Netherlands, focusing on traffic safety, environmental awareness, and physical activity. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-sporting-events-promote-community-activity-in-belgium-and-the-netherlands ### 2026-09-12: Youth running events held in Alken and the Netherlands Youth running events see high engagement in Alken, Belgium, and the Netherlands, with the Mini Dam tot Damloop seeing a 15 percent increase in participants. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youth-running-events-held-in-alken-and-the-netherlands --- Cite as: Sporting and community events in Belgium and the Netherlands. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sporting-events-in-belgium-and-the-netherlands