Kontich takes the Antwerp Cup after a very charged final against Retie: “That panenka? An inspiration of the moment” (Lower series)

Kontich takes the Antwerp Cup after a very charged final against Retie: “That panenka?  An inspiration of the moment” (Lower series)

© GOYVAERTS/GMAX AGENCY A tifo in the stands, more than five hundred men along the line and the obligatory Bengali fire in the air. Retie and Kontich were presented with ideal conditions at Hoboken to make it a fun final. And it really was such an old-fashioned cup match. Initially, Wout Noeyens, just like in … Read more

Malinois Vincent Valkenaers is crowned world speedsurfing champion: “And that with a broken sail, unbelievable” (Mechelen)

Malinois Vincent Valkenaers is crowned world speedsurfing champion: “And that with a broken sail, unbelievable” (Mechelen)

Between April 21 and 30, the world’s top speed surfers descended on La Palme, France. The 26-time French world champion Antoine Albeau, among others, took a shot at a new title. All for nothing, because it was Malinois Vincent Valkenaers who eventually became world speedsurfing champion. “And that with a broken sail on day two.” … Read more

OVERVIEW. Playing during the cup final: this is what the final round in lower football series looks like in our province (Lower series)

OVERVIEW.  Playing during the cup final: this is what the final round in lower football series looks like in our province (Lower series)

Interprovincial eindronde (with 14 teams instead of 16 teams. In Flemish Brabant and West Flanders there was always a club without a license, which is why there is a BYE in match 2 and match 6. It is not yet clear whether it is 1 or 2 climbers go.) 1st match day (Sunday May 5 … Read more

Junior Jasper Schoofs sprints to third place in E3 Saxo Classic: “The new training method is clearly successful” (Mol)

Junior Jasper Schoofs sprints to third place in E3 Saxo Classic: “The new training method is clearly successful” (Mol)

© VDB Harelbeke – Irishman Seth Dunwoody won the E3 Saxo Classic for juniors on Saturday. In a sprint from a large leading group, he beat Matijs Van Strijthem and Kempen resident Jasper Schoofs. Axel van den Broek finished fifth. “I have shown myself to be at the forefront of the competition several times,” Jasper … Read more

Kempense Mirre (19), daughter of former cyclist Servais Knaven, records her first victory among the pros: “I had a lot of confidence in my sprint” (Road cycling)

Kempense Mirre (19), daughter of former cyclist Servais Knaven, records her first victory among the pros: “I had a lot of confidence in my sprint” (Road cycling)

Mirre Knaven, the daughter of former professional cyclist Servais Knaven, has won her first victory as a road cyclist. The only 19-year-old rider won the second stage in the Czech stage race Gracia Orlova on Friday. Bron: The Telegraph Yesterday at 5:00 PM The 101 kilometer stage included four climbs, after which Knaven and twelve … Read more

Stijn Steels returns to the cycling peloton as sports director at AG Insurance-Soudal: “I couldn’t pass up this opportunity” (Westerlo)

Stijn Steels returns to the cycling peloton as sports director at AG Insurance-Soudal: “I couldn’t pass up this opportunity” (Westerlo)

© BELGIUM Stijn Steels is again part of the cycling peloton. He joined the sporting staff of AG Insurance-Soudal, and was immediately allowed to pack his bags for the Vuelta Femenina that starts on Sunday. “We hope to participate on many fronts.” “When CEO Jurgen Foré asked if I was interested in the position of … Read more

The season was over for Vosselaar and Brasschaat, … but now they are playing the final round: “In fact, everyone wants to continue playing in the interprovincial”

The season was over for Vosselaar and Brasschaat, … but now they are playing the final round: “In fact, everyone wants to continue playing in the interprovincial”

Roos Willemsen (VVC Brasschaat), top scorer in the series. — © RR Women football Vosselaar played the last match of the competition last weekend. The score was 0-1 against Bosdam-Beveren. Number three in Interprovincale B was looking forward to a holiday. It now appears that Jonas Marien’s team can prepare for the final round after … Read more

Then no final round for OG Morstel B: “Because another team ran amok 6 months ago?” (Mortsel)

Then no final round for OG Morstel B: “Because another team ran amok 6 months ago?”  (Mortsel)

OG Mortsel B earlier this season. The players thought the final round was over. Not so it turns out… — © RR Consternation everywhere at OG Morstel B in the fourth provincial B. When it was announced on Wednesday afternoon that Turk Sport received the three points for a canceled match on October 15, the … Read more

“Celebrated with McDonald’s at the hotel”: MMA fighter Jan Quaeyhaegens tells the story of his impressive submission victory (Antwerp)

“Celebrated with McDonald’s at the hotel”: MMA fighter Jan Quaeyhaegens tells the story of his impressive submission victory (Antwerp)

Jan Quaeyhaegens convincingly won his match at Cage Warriors 171 on Saturday. The Antwerp MMA fighter forced the submission of his Greek opponent Konstantinos Ntelis in the second round. And he is of course very satisfied with that. “I had a very good and comfortable feeling beforehand, I was ready. Then it still has to … Read more

OVERVIEW. The last match day is approaching: these are the risers and fallers in our provincial series

OVERVIEW.  The last match day is approaching: these are the risers and fallers in our provincial series

1st provincial Champion: Bevel Playing interprovincial final round: Antonia and Berlaar-Heikant. The last ticket is for De Kempen (52 points), Hoboken (50 points) or Kontich (50 points). If Bevel finishes equal with or ahead of Antonia in the third period, Bevel wins that third period. In that case, Kontich or Hoboken can still reach the … Read more