The Dutch Lions from the Netherlands have won the Little League Europe and Africa Region Qualifier in the Big League category. The U18 squad defeated Poland 22-0 and Great Britain 8-2 on route to the final game in Kutno, Poland. A 4-2 win again over GB gave them the ticket to the Little League World Series in Easley, South Carolina. The final tournament will be held from July 28 to August 4.