GZC Donk

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GZC DONK
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Founded1886
League Dutch Championship
Based in Gouda
Arena Zwembad Het groenhovenbad
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ChampionshipsWomen:
3 European Cups
9 Dutch Leagues
11 Dutch Cups
Men:
6 Dutch Leagues
3 Dutch Cups
Website http://www.gzcdonk.nl/

Goudsche Zwemclub DONK, F.N.A. Donk Gouda, is a Dutch water polo club from Gouda. It is best known for its women's team, which won three of the first four editions of the LEN Champions' Cup. [1] It has also won nine national championships and eleven national cups, most recently attaining its sixth double in 2011.

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