Koninklijke Nederlandse Zwembond (KNZB)

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The Koninklijke Nederlandse Zwembond (KNZB) is the Royal Dutch Swimming Federation, established for over 130 years to promote aquatic sports in the Netherlands. Based in Nieuwegein, it supports around 420 clubs and 130,000 members across various disciplines, including competitive swimming, water polo, synchronized swimming, diving, and para-swimming. The KNZB focuses on both grassroots participation and elite performance, with athletes competing internationally under TeamNL at major events like the Olympics and World Championships. The organization is dedicated to youth development through its Jeugdsportvisie program, which encourages lifelong engagement in swimming. It adheres to the Code for Good Sports Governance, ensuring responsible and transparent management. The KNZB also organizes national and international competitions and collaborates with partners to offer branded merchandise, including TeamNL sports apparel and signed memorabilia. Through initiatives like the KNZB Businessclub and Zwemnetwerk, it fosters community connections within the aquatic sports ecosystem.