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Schoof: those were two weeks of absolute top-level sport

Schoof: those were two weeks of absolute top-level sport

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof praised the national team’s performance following the conclusion of the Winter Olympics, calling the event a celebration of elite sport. The Netherlands achieved its most successful Winter Games ever, winning a record total of 20 medals, including 10 gold, seven silver, and three bronze.

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