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At the moment, it is not clear who will be the first pilot in the Latvian national team, and this is also indicated by the head coach of the national team, Sandis Prūsis.
“My answer is similar to a year ago. I will play with the cards that I have at my disposal. I cannot influence the situation,” said the coach about what the national team will be.
Prusis also said that Cipulis, who missed the first training camp, has recovered from his shoulder injury, but is now training with the others and is in very good shape.
“He is already so well prepared that he could start the competition in a couple of weeks,” says Prusis, who also revealed that in the new season it is planned to train a couple of young pilots from scratch who could be included in the European Cup circuit.
The competition among pushers has also increased, as four new pushers have arrived. “Already last season, there was competition for the place in the fourth position in the first team. Although the “grave” will be there in the new season as well,” said the head coach. “It is OK.”
Prusis also revealed that after the change of leadership in the Latvian Olympic Committee (LOK) there is uncertainty about the funding of the national team, therefore three action plans for the upcoming season have been developed. “According to plan A, we compete in the World Cup all season. In plan B, I have recorded the first half of the season at the European level and the second in the World Cup. Plan C is to compete only in the European Cup,” revealed the coach of the national team.
The new bobsled season will start in mid-November with the World Cup stage at the Beijing Olympic track, at the beginning of February the stage will be held at the Sigulda track, and the final stage will take place at the end of March at the USA track in Lake Placid. On the other hand, the most important competition of the season – the world championship – will take place from February 19 to March 3 in Germany, on the Winterberg track.
