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Illness hits Belgium and Luxembourg camps at 2026 cyclocross world championships

Illness hits Belgium and Luxembourg camps at 2026 cyclocross world championships

Belgium and Luxembourg have faced last-minute withdrawals at the 2026 Cyclo-cross World Championships. For Belgium, it involves Zita Peeters (junior women), Kay De Bruyckere (under-23 men), and Julie Brouwers (elite women), who are ill. The Luxembourgish media outlet Ducal Sports speaks of food poisoning; both countries are staying in the same hotel.

Belgium has called up Kenay De Moyer at the very last moment as a replacement for De Bruyckere. The under-23 race will take place early in the afternoon. For Luxembourg, junior June Nothum did not start. Ben Fleming and Layla Barthels also feel unwell. Normally, aside from De Bruyckere, these are not the big names expected to contend for world titles, but the stress will certainly increase, especially within the Belgian camp.

By the way, the three sick riders from the Belgian team, as well as Luxembourg’s Nothum, still competed in the Mixed Relay on Friday afternoon.