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Dutch Handball Team Drops Veterans for EK
Veteran Dutch handball players Estavana Polman and Laura van der Heijden have been left out of the team for the upcoming European Championship; coach Henrik Signell is prioritizing youth development.
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SportsHandballTournamentEuropean ChampionshipTeam Selection
Dutch National Handball TeamAnpNos Sport
Estavana PolmanLaura Van Der HeijdenHenrik SignellKelly DulferNikita Van Der Vliet
- Were there any other notable absences from the team selection?
- Kelly Dulfer also missed the selection due to a self-reported physically and mentally demanding season, while Nikita van der Vliet was also not selected.
- What is the main reason for excluding the experienced players?
- The new coach, Henrik Signell, prioritized younger players to gain experience and develop for future tournaments like the World Championship and the Olympics.
- Which new players have been included in the team for the European Championship?
- Several new players have been added to the 18-player team; their names are Sarah Dekker, Judith van der Helm, Romée Maarschalkerweerd, Alieke van Maurik, Bianca Schanssema, and Isa Ternede.
- Is there a possibility that the veteran players will return to the team in the future?
- While Polman and Van der Heijden's absence from the EK is notable, coach Signell stated that their international careers are not necessarily over; they could be selected in the future.
- Which veteran players were left out of the Dutch national handball team for the European Championship?
- Estavana Polman and Laura van der Heijden, two veteran players, have been omitted from the Dutch national handball team's roster for the upcoming European Championship.