Hans Jorritsma

Hans Jorritsma, 77, died on June 4, 2026. Hans Jorritsma was known publicly as a Dutch Olympic field hockey player (1976). He competed at the 1976 Olympics and 1978 World Cup, where his teams finished in fourth and second place, respectively. For political reasons Jorritsma refused to receive his World Cup silver medal from the hands of Jorge Rafael Videla. He retired from competitions the same year. Between 1975 and 1978 Jorritsma played 65 international matches and scored 1 goal. Jorritsma was the national field hockey coach in 1987–1990 and 1991–1993. Public biographical listings identify Jorritsma as a Dutch Olympic field hockey player (1976). This public record remains centered on Jorritsma's work as a Dutch Olympic field hockey player (1976) and the documented milestones of that career.