Olympics: Dutch team greeted by thousands of supporters
Tuesday 14 August 2012
 The Dutch Olympics team arrived back in the Netherlands by special train from London on Monday afternoon to be given a hero's welcome in Den Bosch.
Thousands of people turned out to welcome back the Dutch sports men and women, who brought home six gold, six silver and eight bronze medals.
The Netherlands ended in 13th place in the medals table, one below the Beijing Olympics. However, the total medal haul was higher than the target.
Amsterdam
Meanwhile, according to a poll for RTL news, the Dutch have become more positive about the idea of hosting the Olympics themselves.
Some 47% of the 600 people polled said they supported efforts to bring the games to Amsterdam in 2028. An earlier poll for the sports ministry showed there was only 30% support.
The government will decide in 2016 if the Netherlands should compete to host the 2028 Olympics, 100 years after they were first held in Amsterdam.
Dutch gold performances
Photo: WFA
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Although it has cost a hell of a lot of money, it produces such a great feel good factor. Its worth it
By barry Critchley | 14 August 2012 10:23 AMGo Team NL!
It would be awesome to have the olympics here. I think a poll of more than 600 people is warranted.
Go Team NL!
By Expat in Holland | 14 August 2012 11:30 AMCongrats to the dutch teams and individuals, as a small nation like us here in Canada you should be very proud of your achievements against such powerhouses as China,US,Germany,UK and Russia with much larger populations good for you!
By tobias | 14 August 2012 11:42 AMCongratulations to both team NL and team GB, I am from the UK, you should bid for the games in 2028. It would be wonderful if you got them, it gives the whole country a feeling of being so proud, go for it.
By AlMorr | 14 August 2012 6:35 PMI did enjoy watching some events on TV, but I would not want the Olympics held here. I don't believe the returns justify the enormous costs. Let Greece be the permanent host of the summer Olympics. The games were born there, and they could use the extra tourism to boost their economy. They could still rotate the winter games elsewhere.
By J. | 14 August 2012 10:27 PMahh...i see...for some reason i read that bottom part as available now and not available soon...my bad
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