Royal Dutch Swimming Federation
Official governing body for swimming in the Netherlands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Royal Dutch Swimming Federation (Dutch: Koninklijke Nederlandse Zwem Bond, “KNZB”) is the official governing body for swimming, in the Netherlands. The federation overlooks several other sports including competition swimming, open water swimming, water polo, diving and synchronized swimming. The federation is based in Nieuwegein and affiliated with the national sports body NOC*NSF. The responsibility of the KNZB is to organize and track various events. When a new organization from one of the water sports joins the KNZB they can participate in the competitions governed by the KNZB. They will then be placed on a ranking list.
Abbreviation | KNZB |
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Formation | 14 August 1888 (135 years ago) (1888-08-14) |
Type | Federation of national associations |
Headquarters | Nieuwegein, Netherlands |
Region served | Netherlands |
Official language | Dutch |
President | Hayke Veldman |
General Secretary | Aschwin Lankwarden |
Affiliations | |
Website | www |