spanningen op ijs: wie maakt wk-selectie na nk allround en sprint?
Heerenveen, maandag, 2 maart 2026.
De druk ligt hoog op Thialf. Bij de Daikin NK Allround en Sprint werd niet alleen gestreden om Nederlandse titels, maar ook om een plek in TeamNL voor de komende WK. Marcel Bosker claimde de mannenstitel en plaatste zich voor het ISU WK Allround. Bij de sprint wist Janno Botman verrassend te winnen en daarmee zijn ticket te pakken. Ook Suzanne Schulting en Marrit Fledderus boekten hun plek via topprestaties. De sfeer was elektrisch, met publiek dat juichte voor olympische helden en nieuwe hoop. Een vrouwelijke rijdster stapte wel uit protest uit de race, wat extra spanning toevoegde. De selectie is nu compleet, maar de discussie blijft hangen.
selection pressure and protest at national championships
Tensions surfaced during the Daikin NK Allround and Sprint in Thialf, where selection for the upcoming ISU World Championships was at stake. Marcel Bosker secured victory in the men’s allround competition, earning his place on TeamNL for the ISU WK Allround [1]. His performance across distances including the 1500m and 10,000m proved decisive [6]. Meanwhile, Gioya Lancee claimed the women’s allround title amid controversy after Merel Conijn withdrew in protest against assigned qualification spots [6].
suzanne schulting triumphs in sprint despite absences
Suzanne Schulting dominated the women’s sprint category, winning both the 500m and 1000m races [6]. Her success came despite the absence of top competitors such as Femke Kok, Jutta Leerdam, and Angel Daleman due to injury concerns [6]. Schulting’s consistent showings earned her a spot on TeamNL for the ISU WK Sprint alongside Marrit Fledderus, who finished second overall in the sprint standings [1]. Their performances solidified the three-woman team selected for the international event [1].
botman’s surprise victory secures world championship berth
Janno Botman achieved a surprising win in the men’s sprint competition, defeating teammate Tim Prins in the process [6]. His victory granted him automatic qualification for the ISU WK Sprint, joining previously designated skaters Joep Wennemars and Jenning de Boo [1]. Notably, Wennemars did not compete in the national championships but retained his position through prior committee decisions [6]. The final sprint squad now stands confirmed ahead of the global competition in Heerenveen [1].
teamnl finalized for dual world championships
Following the conclusion of the Daikin NK Allround and Sprint, the Royal Dutch Skating Federation (KNSB) officially announced the twelve-member TeamNL roster for the upcoming ISU World Championships [1]. For the ISU WK Allround (March 7–8), the Dutch delegation includes Antoinette Rijpma-De Jong, Marijke Groenewoud, Joy Beune, Stijn van de Bunt, Chris Huizinga, and Marcel Bosker [1]. The ISU WK Sprint (March 5–6) team features Femke Kok, Suzanne Schulting, Marrit Fledderus, Jenning de Boo, Joep Wennemars, and Janno Botman [1].