Suzanne Schulting, and the rest of the Dutch shorttrackers bales is great that the world cup next month in South Korea, has been cancelled. Schaatsbond ISU) continued on Wednesday with a line through it to the tournament because of the COVID-19-the virus.
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“This is a huge blow for me and for each and every skater would take part in the world cup. It sucks that I do not have the opportunity to use my title to continue,” says Schulting, world champion in the 1,000 metres, and allround.
“I don’t understand the decision, of course. The number of infections goes up very quickly, and you want to spread counter. The health of athletes, staff and officials, is above all else. This is the best decision, I have nothing to argue with that.”
Lara van Ruijven, titelhoudster at 500 feet, frustrated as well. “I am in very good shape, and you want nothing more than to be in a packed stadium in Korea, you will of his title defence. Nothing more to it than that. I’m hoping that, in the short term, however an alternative location could be found.”
the Chance to move, is small,
, The world CHAMPIONSHIP would be from 13 to 15 march at the Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul, korea to be held. It is possible that the tournament will be moved, but that is unlikely, so let the ISU know.
for example, If there is no new date as possible, and that is the shorttrackseizoen it. Schulting who can look back on a strong month, in which she was at the european CHAMPIONSHIPS in the Hungarian City, and the world cup’s status as a toprijdster has performed.
The corona virus causes worldwide serious problems and has led to more cancellations in the sport. Previously, went to the world cup indooratletiek, the Grand Prix of China and the world table tennis CHAMPIONSHIPS did not pass.
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