| Netherlands at the 2018 European Championships | |
|---|---|
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| WA code | NED |
in  Glasgow  Berlin 2 August 2018 – 12 August 2018 | |
| Competitors | 196 |
| Medals Ranked 4th |
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| European Championships appearances | |
Netherlands competed at the 2018 European Championships in Berlin, Germany, and Glasgow, Scotland, from 2 to 12 August 2018 in 6 of 7 sports. [1]
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