{"id":69499,"date":"2026-07-30T13:29:51","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T11:29:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/a-summer-of-sports-full-of-international-highlights-for-slamstox-athletes\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T13:32:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T11:32:49","slug":"a-summer-of-sports-full-of-international-highlights-for-slamstox-athletes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slamstox.com\/en\/a-summer-of-sports-full-of-international-highlights-for-slamstox-athletes\/","title":{"rendered":"A Summer of Sports Full of International Highlights for Slamstox Athletes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While most students are enjoying their summer break, many Slamstox student-athletes are competing at the highest level. All over the world, they are representing the Netherlands at European Championships, World Championships, and international tournaments, while others are preparing for the start of their college season in the United States.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are many more wonderful moments to come in the weeks ahead, so this page will continue to be updated with new achievements and results throughout the summer.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maaike Heilig Wins European Championship Bronze with the Dutch<\/strong> U22 Team<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the first highlights of this summer came from Maaike Heilig. She played in the European Championship on home soil with the Dutch Under-22 volleyball team. After a strong tournament, the Dutch team ultimately won the bronze medal\u2014a remarkable achievement at the European level.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maaike is now back in the United States, where she is preparing for the new NCAA season with the University of Pittsburgh.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Imme de Leeuw Wins the 8 Nations Tournament<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imme de Leeuw also had a successful summer. The field hockey player won the 8 Nations Tournament in Granada, Spain, with the Dutch junior national team. It was a great international achievement and the perfect preparation for her next step.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imme will soon be leaving for the United States, where she will combine her studies and hockey career at UNC Chapel Hill.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nassim van Hal to Compete in the European Championships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nassim van Hal also enjoyed success on the international stage. The javelin thrower competed this summer at the European Under-18 Championships, where he represented the Netherlands at the highest level of European youth athletics. It was a valuable international experience and a significant step in his athletic development.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Strong Results at the Dutch National Track and Field Championships<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slamstox athletes also showed their best side during the Dutch Track and Field Championships.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slamstox ambassador Jorinde van Klinken won the Dutch discus throw title. Maud van Kempen finished in third place behind her, meaning both athletes had a strong performance at the Dutch Championships. <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, Justin Sluijter was crowned Dutch long jump champion\u2014yet another outstanding national title for a Slamstox athlete.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>There&#8217;s still so much more to look forward to<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The summer of sports is far from over. In the coming weeks, several Slamstox athletes will be competing in international tournaments and championships. Below, we\u2019ll keep you updated on who will be in action in the coming weeks.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Athlete<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Sports<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>When<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Manou Meulebeek<\/td><td>Clean Jump<\/td><td>European Championship  <\/td><td>July 31 through August 5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rosalie ten Bruggecate  <\/td><td>Athletics<\/td><td>U-20 World Cup &#8211; Eugene<\/td><td>August 5\u20139  <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Amina Maatoug, Jorinde van Klinken<\/td><td>Athletics<\/td><td>European Championship<\/td><td>August 10\u201316<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(This blog will be updated throughout the summer with new tournaments, championships, and results.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ll continue to follow our athletes all summer long.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From European Championships to World Cups and national teams: this summer, Slamstox athletes are competing all over the world. We\u2019re proud of them all! Keep following our website and social media for the latest updates, results, and stories from our athletes throughout the rest of the sporting summer.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While most students are enjoying their summer break, many Slamstox student-athletes are competing at the highest level. All over the world, they are representing the Netherlands at European Championships, World Championships, and international tournaments, while others are preparing for the start of their college season in the United States. 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