However, maniling is not always just relaxation. Tension can increase, especially when a title is at stake.
“I have experienced everything,” says Freddy Verhuyzen of the card players’ federation IWWA. “I have even needed security in the past. In my fifteen years, two people have already been taken to hospital.”
Fortunately, it remains quiet in Ingelmunster today, although the referees have to intervene occasionally. One of them is alderman of Sport Jan Rosseel. “Fortunately, there are no fighting parties yet. We haven’t had to kick anyone out yet. It’s all calm.”