Lotte Kopecky doesn't view her chances to ride Madison at Olympic Games very well: "The planning is pretty much in the water"

When it came out two weeks ago that Shari Bossuyt tested positive at doping control, it was not only bad news to her, but also to Lotte Kopecky, her madison partner. The two had a good shot at winning at olympic medal in Paris 2024, but now, Belgium might not even qualify for the race. Kopecky has now spoken about the situation for the first time.

"I've been asked that question before, but I don't really want to give my opinion on it. The only thing that really bothers me is that people are very quick to have prejudices about this case," he said in an interview with Sporza.

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"I may see the good in people. You don't put your hand in the fire for anyone. But put yourself in the place of Shari: she's a young woman who has a lot going for her right now. I find it very unfortunate that certain people react in that way."

Kopecky is worried about the Paris Games. "The planning is pretty much in the water. At the moment I don't see it happening, a madison with Shari at the Games. Although I always hope for that. I hope that the matter evolves quickly, that clarity comes soon. That she knows where she stands and I also know where I stand. If she is acquitted or declared innocent, I will definitely go for that team race with 200 percent.”

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