Dutch women's hockey

The Netherlands women's hockey team secured their Olympic title by defeating China 3-1 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw in regulation time, marking their fifth gold in 12 Olympic appearances. The match, held at the Yves-du-Manoir Stadium, saw China initially take the lead with a goal from Chen Yi in the sixth minute. The Dutch equalized in the 51st minute through Yibbi Jansen, who continued her impressive tournament performance. In the shootout, Dutch goalkeeper Anne Veenendaal was pivotal, saving multiple attempts from the Chinese players, ensuring victory for the Netherlands. This win follows the men's team's gold medal victory over Germany, making it the first time in Olympic history that both Dutch teams won gold in the same year. The achievement underscores the Netherlands' dominance in hockey, having only missed a medal once since 1992.