Culture
Peak Times for Orange Chauvinism
A Volkskrant sports columnist reflects on the intense support for Dutch athletes Demi Vollering and Ruben van Bommel during recent competitions in Canada and Belgrade. The article highlights how public admiration for these figures persists despite controversies, such as Van Bommel's past disciplinary issues, illustrating a cultural tendency to celebrate national sporting success above all else.
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