Local petanque champion Natascha Dorenbos-Boon awarded silver sports medal by Hoorn alderman
Natascha Dorenbos-Boon, a prominent figure in Dutch petanque, received a silver sports medal from Hoorn alderman Dick Bennis for her national achievements. Her success highlights the growing popularity of petanque in the region, benefiting local clubs and communities.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Awardee | Natascha Dorenbos-Boon |
| Award | Silver sports medal |
| Achievements | Dutch champion in mixed doubles (2024) and precision shooting (2025) |
| Club | Pétanque Association De Bouledozers, Zwaag |
| Membership Growth | From 153 to 174 members since 2021 |
| Team Performance | Promoted three times in four years, now in second division |
| Award Presenter | Alderman Dick Bennis |
| Location | Zwaag, Noord-Holland |
The municipality of Hoorn recognizes local sports achievements to promote community engagement and physical activity. Awards like these highlight the role of local government in supporting and celebrating grassroots sports success.
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Silver sports medal for Natascha Dorenbos-Boon
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March 16, 2026
On Saturday, March 14, alderman Dick Bennis awarded a sports prize to Natascha Dorenbos-Boon. The award ceremony took place at Pétanque Association De Bouledozers in Zwaag.
Second national title
In 2024, Natascha became Dutch champion in the mixed doubles category with Hans Wortel. On December 13, 2025, she also achieved the national title in precision shooting. For the first achievement, Natascha had already received a bronze sports medal. And the second title earned her a silver sports medal. During the award ceremony, the alderman received a lesson in precision shooting from the champion.
Growth in success and members
Natascha has been a member of De Bouledozers since 2020 and plays in the first team in the National Petanque Competition. The team was promoted three times in four years and currently competes in the second division. Since November 27, 2021, Natascha has been the chairperson of the association. During this period, the number of members grew from 153 to 174.