Positive corona tests in the run-up to World Cup qualification speed skating | Ice skating

“Bales, bales, bales,” said sprinter Westenbroek. “Fortunately I still feel very fit and that is why I was very surprised about this result. This again shows that it is a very special virus. ”

Wetsenbroek is replaced by the first reserve on the list of participants. All drivers, coaches and other team leaders will be tested again on Christmas Day for the presence of the corona virus. The results will be known before the start of the tournament.

Tijssen was also taken aback. Unfortunately Covid-19 got hold of me, home isolation is the result. Fortunately no symptoms. People take care of yourself and don’t underestimate it. ”

All drivers, coaches and other team leaders will be tested again on Christmas Day for the presence of the corona virus. The results will be known before the start of the tournament.

119 skaters, 62 men and 57 women, participate in the World Cup qualification. They compete for Dutch starting tickets for the international competitions that are scheduled after January 1. These are the European Allround Championships and the European Sprint Championships (January 16-17), two World Cups (January 22-24 and January 29-31) and the World Championship distances (February 12-14). All these competitions are held in Thialf.