The Dronryp division was in a class of its own at Franeker during the Junior National Championships. In addition to the wreaths for Dronryp 1, there were gold bronzes for Mark Minnisma with Dronryp 2.
For him it was the third prize with a gold glaze. “A year ago I was very sick due to bacteria in the lungs. That's what I'm thinking about now too. I'm not yet fully back to normal and my energy is at 60 percent, which means I also have to divide my strength during the match. We didn't have any chance against the team Dronrib first in the semi-finals: (5-0, 6-2, but I am very happy and very grateful that we have come this far.”
Minnesma pointed out, among other things, the exciting opening match with fellow villagers Björn Idzardy and Brent Timmermann against Witmarsum, a titanic battle with everything hanging in the balance. “That match took a lot of energy and now I have to share my energy.”
After this hard-fought victory, Mark Minnisma and his team then achieved a victory over the top-rated Bolswaard, against expectations. “It was really nice to win against Bolswaard. I didn't expect it. “It gives you self-confidence.” He took physical steps, Minnesma said.
Brother Rick Minnesma and friends rule
In Franeker, Riek Minnesma, Jorit Nanninga and Jorn Lars van Beem van Dronrip ruled during this edition of the Young Holland Party. There was little resistance from Dronryp's second team in the semi-finals.
Rick Minnesma, Mark's brother, wasn't sure about getting involved with Franker. Sexbierum's AVC Championship game was also on the agenda Saturday. Rick Minnesma is important as a goalkeeper for the club from Sexbjerme who became champions. He chose to rebound.
