nuSep 27, 2026, 10:49

Vollering's world title race not live on main NPO channels: 'We want to serve everyone'

The NPO faced backlash for moving the women's world cycling championship final featuring Demi Vollering to a digital-only channel instead of a main broadcast network. While viewers and experts labeled the decision a missed opportunity, the NPO defended the move as a necessary scheduling balance that ensured the event remained accessible to all.

The NPO faced criticism after moving the final stage of the women's world cycling championship from the main channel NPO 1 to the digital channel NPO 1 Extra. Many viewers, including former cyclist Laurens ten Dam, expressed disappointment that they were unable to watch Demi Vollering secure her world title victory on a primary broadcast network. Critics argued that the women's race deserved equal priority to the men's event, especially given the recent high viewership numbers for women's cycling.

In response to the feedback, the NPO stated that they aim to serve a diverse audience while balancing existing programming schedules. They emphasized that the race remained fully accessible to the public via NPO 1 Extra, which is included in basic cable packages, and through the NPO Start streaming platform. The broadcaster maintains that such scheduling shifts are made on a case-by-case basis to ensure overall programming stability for all viewers.

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