Dutch PM celebrates national hockey team's win while supporting partner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:18 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
In a match at the men's Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen on August 19, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten celebrated the Netherlands' 3-1 victory over Argentina. After the match, he greeted his fiancé Nicolas Keenan, who plays for the Argentinian team. Jetten, who is new to the sport, has attended multiple games, including the Netherlands' previous win against New Zealand. He expressed a dual allegiance, cheering for both teams but prioritizing his nation's success.
- •Netherlands wins 3-1 against Argentina in Hockey World Cup match.
- •Prime Minister Rob Jetten attends to support his fiancé Nicolas Keenan.
- •Jetten is the youngest and first openly gay Dutch prime minister.
- •He has watched multiple matches during the tournament.
- 8:18 AMYahoo Sports — Dutch PM cheers on own hockey team against Argentinian partner
"Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten first celebrated his nation's 3-1 win over Argentina at the men's Hockey World Cup on home soil on Tuesday and then kissed opposition player and his partner Nicolas Keenan. "I'm here to cheer on the Netherlands - and a tiny bit also because of my fiancé.
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