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Netherlands Women's Hockey team News
Netherlands Women's Hockey team Bio
The Netherlands Women’s Hockey team is the current world number one in the latest FIH world rankings. The team is also the current world champions in the sport.
History
The team plays under the aegis of Dutch Hockey Confederation, also known as the KNHB which was formed in 1898. The association is the fifth largest sports federation.
The first major success for the Dutch women in the sport of hockey was the World Cup win in 1974.
Achievements
The Dutch women’s hockey team has won the World Cup on seven occasions, making them the most successful team in the competition.
They have also won the Olympic gold medal eight times and won the Champions Trophy six times.
In addition, they have won the European Championships nine times out of 13 editions.
2018 World Cup Team
Head coach: Alyson Annan
1. Anne Veenendaal
3. Sanne Koolen
4. Kitty van Male
5. Malou Pheninckx
6. Laurien Leurink
7. Xan de Waard
8. Marloes Keetels
9. Carlien Dirkse van den Heuvel ©
10. Kelly Jonker
12. Lidewij Welten
13. Caia van Maasakker
15. Frederique Matla
17. Ireen van den Assem
20. Laura Nunnink
21. Lauren Stam
22. Josine Koning
23. Margot van Geffen
24. Eva de Goede
The Dutch women’s hockey team is placed in Pool A along with China, Italy and South Korea in the 2018 FIH Women’s Hockey World Cup.
The defending champions are one of the favorites for the title once again.
