Sometimes things don’t work out as you had hoped for. Since I just missed out on EC points for SG I wasn’t able to join ParaSkiNL on the speed races in January. Decided to take a detour and make my own solo program to be able to race and train while the team was on[…]
There we go again, on the slopes and this time with the complete team of ParaSkiNL. First days of slalom training weren’t that easy but fun though! Learned a lot and will take all the good stuff with me to the next training. Keep on smiling 😃 Conditions changed big time from day to day.[…]
It took me some time to get back to planet earth after all that happened in Rio. What an experience! Before I knew it I was packing my bag and ski gear to head over to the mountains. Can’t believe it has been 20 months ago…Januari 2015 I broke my collarbone, so the season ended[…]
A great afternoon, with music and celebrations for all citizens of Region Rotterdam who participated in Rio during the Paralympic Games. Thanks Rotterdam Topsport for the organisation! Together with some close friends we enjoyed the magnificent SS Rotterdam. What a historical momument in my hometown.
Last Sunday I got invited to watch Feyenoord play Roda JC in the Kuip Rotterdam. As ambassador of the Dirk Kuyt Foundation I love to watch Dirk play and with a 5-0 win, we couldn’t ask for anything more. Of course I brought my bronze medal and we had to make a medal selfie! A fabulous[…]
We start our tournament with group games. In both groups 1 to 4 continue to the quarter finals. After 2 easy games and wins against Algeria and France we got to play USA on the 3rd game day. Finally a game at high level and we were looking forward to it. Unfortunately it didn’t work out as[…]
How good it feels to finally get back on court after a few resting and travel days. Feels like it has been 3 week, while it’s just 3 days. The practise court is close to the village, so we get there in 5 min. But we don’t get to start untill the balls get on[…]
Finally, 1st september has arrived, we are heading to Rio! The day starts early, around 6.30 I get into the car to go to the airport. The press is awaiting us. Great to see that there are so many. Then we are off to the check-in desk. Great coordination by KLM, cause it doesn’t take long[…]
After 2 weeks enjoying fabulous sport moments during the Olympic Games I reached a black hole. Oh well not me literally but my telly did. After excesive extra hours it’s now on stand-by and has 2 weeks off. Getting in the mood It was absolutely fabulous to get in the mood of the games and[…]
With only 10 days to go before heading to Rio, we are finalising our training sessions at Papendal, our home away from home for the past 5 years. We will be combining it with some practise in Amsterdam where they have a wooden floor. During all major championships including the paralympic games in Rio we[…]