TEAM NETHERLANDS

The soldiers of the Royal Netherlands armed forces have been deployed worldwide for peace and security since World War II. In the Veterans Act, our minister has the special duty to care for veterans who require care as a result of deployment. Taking care of our soldiers is what it is all about. This duty of care means that veterans and their relations are assisted in their rehabilitation and reintegration and in obtaining material care, social support, or mental health care.

The Warrior Team The Netherlands 2019 is an initiative of two foundations. This Dutch team is sponsored by the foundation “Help for Heroes” and is supported by facilities of DOD and civil authorities.

We are convinced Team NLD 2019 will inspire the nation’s wounded veterans during the Warrior Games. Our goal is to support their rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect of those who serve their country.

Cpl. Wilbert Beurskens

Royal Netherlands Army Veteran

Current Location: Helden, The Netherlands

Hometown: Helden, The Netherlands

Event(s): Cycling, Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball

Cpl. Joey Blokland

Royal Netherlands Army Veteran

Current Location: Hereveld, The Netherlands

Hometown: Hereveld, The Netherlands

Event(s): Cycling, Rowing, Swimming, Shooting, Wheelchair Basketball, Sitting Volleyball

Cpl. Peter Burger

Royal Netherlands Army Veteran

Current Location: Heiloo, The Netherlands

Hometown: Heiloo, The Netherlands

Event(s): Archery, Cycling, Track, Field, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Shooting

Staff Sgt. Celalettin Demirtas

Royal Netherlands Army Veteran

Current Location: Arnhem, The Netherlands

Hometown: Doetinchem, The Netherlands

Event(s): Powerlifting, Field, Shooting

Warrant Officer Jacco Dudink

Royal Netherlands Army Veteran

Current Location: Apeldoorn, The Netherlands

Hometown: Lelystad, The Netherlands

Event(s): Wheelchair Basketball, Sitting Volleyball, Archery, Shooting

Master Sgt. Ymo Hartzema

Royal Netherlands Army Veteran

Current Location: Well, The Netherlands

Hometown: Well, The Netherlands

Event(s): Shooting, Wheelchair Basketball, Field, Sitting Volleyball

Cpl. Michel Jansen

Royal Netherlands Army Veteran

Current Location: Giesbeek, The Netherlands

Hometown: Giesbeek, The Netherlands

Event(s): Archery, Field, Wheelchair Basketball, Sitting Volleyball, Shooting

Cpl. Anthony Le Poole

Royal Netherlands Army Veteran

Current Location: Gouda, The Netherlands

Hometown: Dirksland, The Netherlands

Event(s): Field, Powerlifting, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Rugby

Cpl. Patrick Van De Vrie

Royal Netherlands Military Police Veteran

Current Location: The Netherlands

Hometown: The Netherlands

Event(s): Cycling, Rowing, Sitting Volleyball

Cpl. Ton Van Den Oetelaar

Royal Netherlands Army Veteran

Current Location: Zutphen, The Netherlands

Hometown: Zutphen, The Netherlands

Event(s): Rowing, Sitting Volleyball, Wheelchair Basketball, Field, Track, Powerlifting

Cpl. Robert Van Der Holst

Royal Netherlands Army Veteran

Current Location: Renkum, The Netherlands

Hometown: Renkum, The Netherlands

Event(s): Ultimate Warrior