Nearly 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities are set to participate in the Special Olympics National Games in Haarlem from June 12 to 14. The article highlights the personal stories of competitors Henk Jonk and Bjorn de Jong, who are preparing to compete in table tennis and surfing respectively.
Goos Personal Training & Coaching has relocated to a larger facility at Velserduinplein after seven years of operation on Kennemerlaan. The move followed a two-month renovation period designed to create a more welcoming space for its clients.
Telstar is seeking a new goalkeeper coach as Rick van der Mast leaves the club to join NAC Breda. Technical manager Peter Hofstede and recently appointed head coach Henk Brugge will collaborate to find a replacement for the position.
KIOS secured the first-class championship title following a 20-10 victory over HBC. The team's victory was confirmed as their rivals Velocitas fell behind in their match, which players followed via a live stream. Coach Donker celebrated the win, stating that the team rightfully earned their position as champions.
The Dutch cabinet is considering changes to the IVA disability benefits, despite opposition from labor unions who want to protect payments for those permanently unable to work. These proposed measures currently fail to address the broader systemic issues and overload within the national disability insurance system.
Elvis Afrifa, a 28-year-old sprinter from Amsterdam-Zuidoost, has emerged as a top competitor in the 100-meter sprint despite transitioning from football to athletics only at age 17. After competing in the 2024 Paris Olympics, he is now focused on breaking the 10-second barrier and preparing for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Afrifa currently holds a personal record of 10.09 seconds and credits his late-blooming success to natural talent and his background in football.