Mariska Beijer facts for kids
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| Born | 29 June 1991 (age 34) Den Helder, Netherlands |
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| Country | Netherlands | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Wheelchair basketball | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability | Limb deficiency | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Disability class | 4.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Mariska Beijer was born on June 29, 1991. She is a famous Dutch wheelchair basketball player. She has won many medals for her country.
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Playing Wheelchair Basketball
Mariska Beijer is a top athlete in wheelchair basketball. This sport is played by athletes who use wheelchairs. It follows rules similar to regular basketball. Players dribble, pass, and shoot the ball into a hoop. It requires great skill, teamwork, and speed.
Paralympic Games Achievements
Mariska has competed in several Paralympic Games. These are major international sports events. They are for athletes with disabilities.
- At the 2012 London Games, her team won a bronze medal.
- They also won bronze at the 2016 Rio Games.
- Mariska's team achieved gold at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
- They won another gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games.
World and European Championships
Mariska Beijer has also played in many world and European championships.
- At the World Championships, her team won gold in 2018 and 2022.
- They also earned a bronze medal in 2014.
- In the European Championships, her team won gold four times. These wins were in 2013, 2017, 2019, and 2021.
- They also won silver medals in 2009, 2011, and 2015.
- Mariska was the top scorer in the European Championships in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
Awards and Recognition
Mariska's amazing skills have been recognized. She was nominated for the 2019 Team Sportswoman of the Year Award. This shows how important she is to her team.
