Yesterday, through SportheldenOpSchool and gym teacher (and also taekwondo teacher) Hamza Koubia and gym teacher Wessel, I was able to provide three clinics at the OnzeWereld primary school in The Hague. This brought about taekwondo to around 60 pupils from group 6, group 7A and 7B. It was great to experience the enthusiasm of the children. In turn, they inspire me with their positive energy. Not only was it great to see the youth practicing your passionate sport, but you also contribute to the vision of a healthier lifestyle with sufficient exercise. My sincere wish is to keep them this positive energy and health that they showed me yesterday for as long as possible.

Thanks to SportheldenOpSchool and the representatives of the OnzeWereld primary school!

Partnering with Elvou: A New Chapter in Health and High Performance

In the world of elite sports, timing is everything. Every second matters, every move has to hit the mark – and nothing is more important than having a body and mind in peak condition. That’s why I’m incredibly proud to announce my new partnership with Elvou, the rising lifestyle brand that’s changing the game when it comes to natural health and performance.

A Shared Vision: Health as the Foundation for Greatness

As an athlete, I know what it takes to compete at the highest level. Discipline, dedication, focus – but above all, a deep understanding of how your body works, and how to fuel it. That’s exactly where Elvou comes in. From the very first moment, I felt a connection with their mission: helping people perform and live better through honest, effective, and science-backed health products.

Elvou isn’t just about supplements – it’s a movement. A brand built on purity, transparency, and real results. No fluff, no fillers – just what your body actually needs.

Elvou: From Roots to Rise

Elvou was born in the Netherlands, out of frustration with the overload of artificial products and superficial health marketing. The founders – coming from backgrounds in sports, science, and nutrition – wanted to build something better. Something clean, honest, and powerful.

Today, Elvou is more than a brand. It’s a growing community of athletes, professionals, and conscious consumers who believe in real health and long-term performance.

Not Just a Partnership – A Movement

This partnership is about more than just branding. It’s about aligning with a vision that mirrors my own. “What you put into your body determines how you perform – not just in training or competition, but in every part of life. Elvou gives me exactly what I need to unlock my full potential."

In the coming months, I'll be sharing valuable insights on training, recovery, and nutrition. Elvou will also launch exclusive products and routines focused on performance and wellbeing – made for all people who want to take things to the next level.

The Future Is Holistic

This collaboration is a step forward. It’s about setting a new standard in sport and wellness – one where performance and health go hand in hand. No more compromises. Just a lifestyle that supports longevity, energy, and excellence

With pure nutrition, that’s when you truly perform.

National Team Sparring Day: Growing Together, Competing Together

This past Sunday was all about development, sharpness, and preparation for the upcoming qualification tournaments. In an intense, yet above all inspiring setting, the first official sparring day of the national team took place — a day where nothing mattered more than getting better. More rhythm, more resistance, more focus.

The objective of the day was clear: to facilitate as many high-quality practice matches as possible for the national team athletes in preparation for the upcoming international qualification tournaments in Sweden (May) and Luxembourg (June).

Sharpening Focus for Sweden and Luxembourg

The qualification events in Sweden and Luxembourg are the final opportunities to secure a spot at the international finals later this year. The pressure is on — and that’s exactly what makes days like these so valuable. Through intense sparring moments in a realistic, competitive setting, we were able to fine-tune our fight rhythm and sharpen our competition mindset.

Team Effort from Start to Finish

A day like this requires preparation, commitment, and collaboration. From the coaches who ran a tight program to the sparring partners who delivered quality at the right moment — everyone played a part in making it a success. Special thanks to the Dutch Taekwondo Federation for making this day possible.

We look back on a productive and successful day — and we look ahead to what’s next. Because the road to success isn’t paved by talent alone, but by dedication, teamwork, and the will to get just a little better every single day.

To be continued.