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25 years of NK Little League: “We were flying to America by the Wednesday”

Organisation March 2026 (approximate date) by Emma Dijkstra 1 min read

Laughing player in a blue Big League uniform with whipped cream on her face, surrounded by team-mates.

By Emma Dijkstra

A conversation with Jaap Braakman about the origins, the growth and the meaning of the NKLL

From The Hague to the world title

Growth, impact and pride

A clear message for the future

Originally published on nklittleleague.nl.

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