PAPENDAL (DA) — Three athletes with ties to Curaçao are part of the 23-member Dutch team selected for the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Kujawy Pomorze, Poland, giving the Netherlands roster a notable island connection ahead of the March 20-22 meet.
Taymir Burnet and Liemarvin Bonevacia, both born in Curaçao, were named to the men’s team, while Elisabeth Paulina, of Curaçao descent, earned a place in the women’s 4×400-meter relay pool.
The Dutch delegation includes 12 women and 11 men for the three-day indoor championships, which open Friday, March 20, and conclude Sunday, March 22, with the 4×400-meter relays closing the program.
Burnet will compete in the men’s 60 meters, while Bonevacia is part of the men’s 4×400-meter relay pool. Paulina was selected for the women’s 4×400-meter relay pool.
The Netherlands heads to Poland after a strong showing at the 2024 world indoors in Glasgow, where the team won five medals and finished fourth in the medal table.
The women’s squad also includes Lieke Klaver and Myrte van der Schoot in the 400 meters, with both also listed in the 4×400-meter relay pool. Nadine Visser and Maayke Tjin A-Lim will compete in the 60-meter hurdles, while Jessica Schilder and Jorinde van Klinken are entered in the shot put and Sofie Dokter in the pentathlon.
On the men’s side, Ryan Clarke is entered in the 800 meters, Samuel Chapple and Stefan Nillessen in the 1500 meters, and Jeff Tesselaar in the heptathlon. Bonevacia is joined in the men’s relay pool by Eugene Omalla, Keenan Blake, Tony van Diepen, Daan Kneppers and Max van der Lugt.
The championships will be staged at Arena Toru?, which has about 5,500 seats, with tickets nearly sold out for the global event.
| Athlete | Gender | Event(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Minke Bisschops | Female | 60 meters |
| Lieke Klaver | Female | 400 meters; 4x400m relay |
| Myrte van der Schoot | Female | 400 meters; 4x400m relay |
| Nadine Visser | Female | 60-meter hurdles |
| Maayke Tjin A-Lim | Female | 60-meter hurdles |
| Jessica Schilder | Female | Shot put |
| Jorinde van Klinken | Female | Shot put |
| Sofie Dokter | Female | Pentathlon |
| Eveline Saalberg | Female | 4x400m relay |
| Nina Franke | Female | 4x400m relay |
| Elisabeth Paulina | Female | 4x400m relay |
| Madelief van Leur | Female | 4x400m relay |
| Taymir Burnet | Male | 60 meters |
| Ryan Clarke | Male | 800 meters |
| Samuel Chapple | Male | 1500 meters |
| Stefan Nillessen | Male | 1500 meters |
| Jeff Tesselaar | Male | Heptathlon |
| Eugene Omalla | Male | 4x400m relay |
| Keenan Blake | Male | 4x400m relay |
| Liemarvin Bonevacia | Male | 4x400m relay |
| Tony van Diepen | Male | 4x400m relay |
| Daan Kneppers | Male | 4x400m relay |
| Max van der Lugt | Male | 4x400m relay |