Will Mirjam Hooman celebrate her debut with a European title?

From 25 to 30 June the 7^th European Veteran Table Tennis Championships will be held in Rotterdam Ahoy. MIRJAM HOOMAN-KLOPPENBURG is a very special participant. Mirjam has a great international career behind her, including a European Top 12 triumph and several European and World Championship medals. Still playing at a high level, Mirjam would appear to be a candidate for the European title.

Personal details

Name: Mirjam Hooman-Kloppenburg

Place of birth: Lichtenvoorde, The Netherlands

Age: 41

Lives in Houten, The Netherlands

Married to Jozef Hooman

Mother of two children, Kai and Kim, aged 7 and 8

Table tennis highlights

1991: Winner of European Top 12 Ladies
1985, 1997: World Championship team event: bronze medal, Dutch ladies team
1989: World Championships: unbeaten in team event in top category
1992: European Championships: silver medal in team event, Dutch ladies team; bronze medal in ladies singles individual championship
14 national titles (4x ladies singles, 6x ladies doubles, 4x mixed doubles)
7 times winner of Limburg Cup, ladies national top 10 tournament
1987: Playing for Avanti: winner of ETTU Nancy Evans Cup (European Cup II Ladies)
Winner of various international tournaments (including Austrian Open and English Open ladies singles)
Played in many World and European Championships

How many times have you played for The Netherlands?

“I don’t know exactly. Over 100 times, at any rate!”

Why are you playing in the European Veteran Championships?

“For fun, and because they’re in The Netherlands.”

What bat and rubber will you be using in Ahoy?

Persson Power Play bat, Butterfly Bryce rubber.

You are perhaps the great favourite for the European title. Do you think so yourself?

“Maybe.”

Do you expect to play Bettine in the final?

“Quite possible.”

If you and Bettine play doubles together, will you win the championship?

“I would think so.”

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