Minke Booij facts for kids

Minke Gertine Booij, born on January 24, 1977, in Zaanstad, is a famous Dutch field hockey player. She is known for her amazing skills on the field. Minke played many international matches for the Netherlands national team. Her first game was on September 9, 1998, in a friendly match against Japan.

Minke Booij was a key player for the Dutch team. She helped them win many important tournaments. Her career was full of success, earning her several medals at major international competitions.

Olympic Games Success

Minke Booij competed in three Olympic Games. She won a medal at each one!

• At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, she won a bronze medal in the team competition.
• In the 2004 Athens Olympics, her team earned a silver medal.
• Her biggest Olympic win came at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where she proudly took home a gold medal.

World Cup Achievements

Minke also had great success at the Women's Hockey World Cup.

• She won a gold medal at the 2006 World Cup in Madrid.
• Before that, she helped her team win a silver medal at the 2002 World Cup in Perth.

European and Champions Trophy Wins

Minke Booij also shined in European and Champions Trophy competitions.

• She won gold medals at the European Championship in 1999 Cologne and 2005 Dublin.
• She also earned a silver medal at the 2007 European Championship in Manchester.
• In the Champions Trophy, Minke won gold medals four times: in 2000 Amstelveen, 2004 Rosario, 2005 Canberra, and 2007 Quilmes.
• She also secured two silver medals and two bronze medals in other Champions Trophy events.

Images for kids

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  Minke Booij in 2008.

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See also

• You can find more information about Minke Booij in Spanish here: Minke Booij para niños