Dutch players signed to Madhesh United arrive in Nepal
Dutch players signed to Madhesh United have arrived in Nepal for the second edition of the Vatsalaya Everest Women’s Volleyball League (EWVL). Danique Aardema, Kirsten Wessels, and Romee Veenstra from the Netherlands have arrived in Nepal.
Aardema, who stands 175 cm tall, is an experienced setter who has been performing remarkably well playing for top-tier clubs in the Netherlands. Aardema has gained experience playing for various clubs in the Netherlands, Spain, and Germany throughout her career. Recently, she has been performing well playing for Sudosa-Desto, a club in the top division of the Netherlands. In 2024, she also managed to win the Netherlands Youth National Championship.
The 187 cm Ugly Weasels have a spike reach of 300 cm and a block reach of 293 cm. Wessels, 26, is becoming known around the world for her versatility, powerful attack, and steady defense. She is currently playing for the Sudosa-Desto club and is performing well. Wessels has represented the Netherlands at the European and World Championships for the U-19 and U-20 national teams.
At 188 cm tall, Veenstra is an outside hitter. She has been performing well since the 2021 and 2022 seasons, playing for Sudosa-Desto, a club in the top division of the Netherlands. She is considered a reliable player in both the team’s attack and defense. In 2024, she won the Netherlands Youth National Championship for Sudosa-Desto.
These three players were welcomed by Madhesh United owner Sharmila Thapa, CEO Khushi Siwakoti, Head coach Kopila Upreti, and team manager Neezan Gurung at Tribhuvan International Airport.
The Madhesh United team has stated that they are very happy to sign these three players to Madhesh United. The three foreign players of Madhesh United are based in the Netherlands. This is seen as an important initiative for sports exchange between the Netherlands and Nepal.
Madhesh United’s marquee player is Niruta Thagunna, while model and actress Niti Shah is the team’s brand ambassador.
The second edition of the Vatsalya Everest Women’s Volleyball League (EWVL), organized by Infinity Dreams, will be held in Pokhara from Bhadra 20 to 28 (September 5-13).
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