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The World Cup in this traditional Dutch sport aims to put the Netherlands on the map next year

The World Cup in this traditional Dutch sport aims to put the Netherlands on the map next year

The Korfball World Cup will be hosted across twelve locations in the Netherlands next year, marking the first time the country has held the event since 2003. The national korfball association aims to use this hyperlocal tournament to promote the traditional Dutch sport nationwide.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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