Team spirit leads to historic World Cup performance by gymnasts: 'We also play FIFA together'

Casimir Schmidt, leader of the Dutch gymnastics team, expressed his astonishment after their historic seventh place at the World Championships in Rotterdam. The team, including Schmidt, Elijah Faverus, Amine Abaidi, Loran de Munck, and Jermain Grünberg, improved upon their previous eighth place finish in 2018. Epke Zonderland praised the team's unity and performance, highlighting their strong camaraderie. Schmidt emphasized the importance of their close-knit relationship, noting how they enjoy spending time together, whether training or playing video games. Faverus described the team as a blend of youth and experience, with Schmidt playing a crucial leadership role. The team aimed to celebrate their achievements in their home country, and Schmidt felt they succeeded in creating a joyful atmosphere during the competition.