Photo: KLM / Arnoud Raeven, Jason Vermeulen & Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force The Dutch Winter Olympics team returned home yesterday (February 23, 2026) from Italy on a KLM flight to Schiphol, as one of the big winners of the Winter Games, with an unprecedented achievement for the Dutch: 10 gold medals.
Photo: KLM / Arnoud Raeven, Jason Vermeulen & Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force
Photo: KLM / Arnoud Raeven, Jason Vermeulen & Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force"For TeamNL , it has been weeks of hard work, perseverance, and unforgettable moments on the world stage. Today, we had the privilege of flying a group of our athletes home. Every single one of them gave their all, and as a Dutch airline, we could not be prouder!"
Photo: KLM / Arnoud Raeven, Jason Vermeulen & Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force
Photo: KLM / Arnoud Raeven, Jason Vermeulen & Royal Netherlands Air and Space ForceTo make the homecoming special for the athletes and the Dutch in general, two F-35 aircraft from the Royal Netherlands Air Force (Koninklijke Luchtmacht) joined the flight. Upon landing, a festive salute ceremony took place at the airport.
Photo: KLM / Arnoud Raeven, Jason Vermeulen & Royal Netherlands Air and Space ForceKLM also reminded the public that the games are not over yet and the Paralympic Winter Olympics will begin on March 6. "To all the incredible athletes competing: we're rooting for you and can't wait to watch you shine," KLM said.
Photo: KLM / Arnoud Raeven, Jason Vermeulen & Royal Netherlands Air and Space Force