The winning coaches and chef de mission Carl Verheijen were also present. Prime Minister Rutte also had praise for skater Sven Kramer. The 35-year-old Frisian did not win a medal at his last Games, but was still mentioned because of his achievements.
In the name of the king, Minister Conny Helder for Long-term Care and Sport presented the medal winners with a Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau award. Ireen Wüst had already received this award and was therefore appointed Commander in the Order of Orange-Nassau. The 35-year-old speed skater also won a gold medal in the 1500 meters at her fifth Olympics.
Prime Minister Mark Rutte talks to Ireen Wüst.
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Suzanne Schulting and Irene Schouten arrive at the Ridderzaal where the medal winners, winning coaches and the chef de mission of the Olympic Games 2022 in Beijing were received.
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Jutta Leerdam shines in front of the Ridderzaal with her silver medal.
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Kimberly Bos also proudly shows her medal.
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Antoinette de Jong shows her two bronze plaques.
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