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Bosbaan shipshape for Rowing World Championships: "Never seen such beautiful orange buoys"

Bosbaan shipshape for Rowing World Championships: "Never seen such beautiful orange buoys"

The Bosbaan in Amsterdam is fully prepared to host the World Rowing Championships from August 24 to August 30. Tournament director Nico Rienks has overseen extensive renovations of the facility and expressed high expectations for the Dutch team’s performance.

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