due to an undesirable altitude at a training of the national team in 1953, she was suspended by the dutch volleyball association for two years, just like six other women and five men. in may 1954 the conflict was resolved and the suspension was lifted. the same month she was called-up for the international match against belgium. in october 1954 she played at the international volleyball tournament (italy, france, belgium and the netherlands) in paris. in november 1954 she played her 15th international match in the match against belgium.