Sports from the region

10,000 spectators for the twelfth Night of the Giants in Sportpaleis (Antwerp)

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10,000 spectators for the twelfth Night of the Giants in Sportpaleis (Antwerp)

The Night of the Giants will again bring a total spectacle on April 26. — © GOYVAERTS/GMAX Agency Antwerp – Things are going well for Telenet Giants Antwerp towards the twelfth edition of the Night of the Giants in the Sportpaleis. The 10,000 ticket mark has already been exceeded. On Friday April 26, Telenet Giants … Read more

‘Snipping day’ in the fourth provincial: no fewer than four matches ended in forfeit, one team was even removed from the competition (Lower series)

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‘Snipping day’ in the fourth provincial: no fewer than four matches ended in forfeit, one team was even removed from the competition (Lower series)

Oxford Hemiksem (green) on archive image in action against Aartselaar. — © GOYVAERTS/GMAX AGENCY The competitions in the lower series are also approaching their conclusion. While it’s all about the marbles at the top, some teams at the bottom of the fourth provincial division are clearly in trouble. For example, Nielse B, Antwerpen Noord, Oxford … Read more

Dessel Sport continues its advance with a big win against Thes Sport: “All the pieces of the puzzle are falling together” (Dessel)

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Dessel Sport continues its advance with a big win against Thes Sport: “All the pieces of the puzzle are falling together” (Dessel)

Dessel Sport star Livio Milts also contributed defensively. Here he is on the heels of Sam Vanaken, brother of Club Brugge player Hans Vanaken. — © Mpics Football 1st national: Dessel Sport – Thes sport 5-1 Brimming with confidence, Dessel Sport took the measure of the neighbors from Tessenderlo on Saturday evening. Partly helped by … Read more

Vincent Van Hemelen gives his all in the long flight of five: “Only way to show myself in the Scheldeprijs” (Road cycling)

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Vincent Van Hemelen gives his all in the long flight of five: “Only way to show myself in the Scheldeprijs” (Road cycling)

Vincent Van Hemelen gives his all in the early escape in the Scheldeprijs. — © BELGIUM Scheldeprijs men’s elite Schoten, Herentals – With a 125th place in the Scheldeprijs, Vincent Van Hemelen from Morkhoven was only sparingly rewarded for the efforts made. But if you can achieve this in the second competition a month and … Read more

Marthe Truyen boosts confidence with sixth place in Scheldeprijs: “Paris-Roubaix will be a different story” (Brasschaat)

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Marthe Truyen boosts confidence with sixth place in Scheldeprijs: “Paris-Roubaix will be a different story” (Brasschaat)

Marthe Truyen, behind winner Lorena Wiebes, sprinted to sixth place in Schoten. — © EPA-EFE, photo Marc Van Hecke Shots – Marthe Truyen surprisingly sprinted to sixth place in the Scheldeprijs. She was more than happy with that. As the last rehearsal for Saturday’s classic, it could already count. “I think it is about the … Read more

Willebroek resident John Cleymans is Antwerp three-cushion champion: “I’m already dreaming of the double, champion of Belgium and the cup” (Other sports)

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Willebroek resident John Cleymans is Antwerp three-cushion champion: “I’m already dreaming of the double, champion of Belgium and the cup” (Other sports)

John Cleymans (with white shirt) and cafe owner Nikky Selleslagh from ‘t Zandhof, John’s billiards room. — © Theo Derkinderen Bornem/Blaasveld – John Cleymans (53) from Blaasveld (Willebroek) has become Antwerp three-cushion champion. Literally a strong punch, because the man has only been intensively involved in three-cushion for four years. And his hunger does not … Read more