Surinamese sports presenter and entrepreneur Quaraisy Nagessersing is getting his own biography. In the book ‘De Thuisblijvers hebben altijd ongelijk’, the founder of QN Sport looks back on his childhood in Paramaribo, his career in sports journalism and special encounters with international sports stars.
The biography of Quaraisy Nagessersing will be published on Friday, 30 October 2026. The book will be presented during a festive gathering in De Kwakel, in the Dutch province of Noord-Holland. Author Danny van der Linden describes the personal and professional development of the Surinamese sports presenter, who gained recognition as the founder and CEO of QN Sport.
The life story takes the reader back to Paramaribo, where Nagessersing grew up and developed his interest in sport. His own experiences as a footballer also feature in the book. That period forms an important part of the story of his later involvement in the world of sport.
In addition to his childhood and sporting background, considerable attention is paid to his first steps in sports journalism. The biography describes how Nagessersing developed into a sports presenter and ultimately built his own commercial sports channel. The book therefore focuses not only on his personal life, but also on his entrepreneurship within Suriname’s media sector.
Quaraisy Nagessersing biography highlights the development of QN Sport
An important part of the book is the development of QN Sport. Through his work, Nagessersing has focused on sports reporting and presenting national and international sporting events. His career brought him into contact with a range of athletes and well-known personalities from the international sporting world.
According to the press release, the biography also addresses the challenges and experiences involved in setting up a commercial sports channel. Building a media company requires not only journalistic knowledge, but also entrepreneurship, organisational insight and the ability to attract an audience. The personal considerations Nagessersing made in this regard are discussed in the book.
Encounters with Anthony Nesty and international football stars
Surinamese swimming champion Anthony Nesty also has a place in the biography. According to author Danny van der Linden, the book contains special stories about Nagessersing’s involvement with Nesty, who won Olympic gold in the 100-metre butterfly at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, South Korea.
Nagessersing’s visits to major international sporting events and his encounters with well-known football stars are also covered. This gives the reader an impression of the experiences he gained during his journalistic career, both within and outside Suriname.
“The Kees Jansma of Suriname,” is how author Danny van der Linden describes sports presenter Quaraisy Nagessersing.
With this comparison, Van der Linden refers to the well-known Dutch sports journalist and presenter Kees Jansma. The author uses this description to portray Nagessersing’s position within Surinamese sports journalism. It is a personal characterisation by the writer.
Van der Linden stresses that Nagessersing has many stories to tell about his involvement in sport. He mentions, among other things, the contacts with Anthony Nesty, the visits to international sporting events and the encounters with well-known footballers.
From Paramaribo to international sporting events
The book connects Nagessersing’s childhood in Paramaribo with his later work in the international sporting world. This creates a life story in which sport, journalism and entrepreneurship come together. According to the author, the biography shows which subjects and events have been decisive for his career.
For Surinamese sports enthusiasts, the publication offers the opportunity to read more about a well-known personality in local sports media. For Surinamese people in the Netherlands, the story may also contain recognisable elements, as it places the connection between Suriname and the international sporting world at its centre.
Book presentation on 30 October in the Netherlands
The official presentation of ‘De Thuisblijvers hebben altijd ongelijk’ will take place on 30 October in De Kwakel, Noord-Holland. The organisation has announced that the book will be presented during a festive gathering. Further details about the programme and attending guests were not disclosed in the press release.
Interested readers do not have to wait until the presentation to order the book. The biography is already available for pre-order via the Lusus webshop. Information on sales and availability can be found on this website.
Sports journalism as part of Suriname’s sporting story
The publication of the biography also draws attention to the role of sports journalists in documenting sporting achievements and developments. While athletes are often central to reporting, the experiences of those who cover matches and conduct interviews generally remain in the background.
This book instead highlights the perspective of a sports presenter. Nagessersing’s encounters, travels and work form the basis for a personal story about his long-standing involvement in sport and media. More reporting on Surinamese sports developments can be followed via Key News Suriname.
For further information about the biography or interview requests, interested parties can contact info@raccommunicatieadvies.nl. The presentation on 30 October will make clear which further stories Nagessersing and author Danny van der Linden will share with the public.
