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A player from theNetherlands mens hockey teamis facing criticism forunsportsmanlike behaviordue tohispost-match reactionfollowing their win against Germany.
But Ducos focus wasnt solely on the victory of his team but also on mocking the losing squad.
The video of thealtercationquickly made the rounds on social media, with many sports fans condemning theathletes reaction.
Really embarrassing there from Telgenkamp.. you already won.
No need for that, one of them wrote.
Proud but Duco why did you have to do that?
a separate person added.
In hindsight, I shouldnt have gone to him.
I also apologize, he said afterward.
I should have let it go and it wasnt very smart.
But its also a bit the nature of the beast.
I can be very cool-headed, but I can also let myself go.
[Jean-Paul]affected me personally, he added.
Sports are not business, it doesnt take much to be provoked.
Thats how I go into the match.
I felt a bit offended.
Im protecting my teammate.
You cannot do that, she told the official.
China advanced to the final with a thrilling 3-2 shootout win.
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