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Nuis and Beune Withdraw from Speed Skating World Cup Qualifier

Kjeld Nuis and Joy Beune will miss the speed skating World Cup qualification tournament due to injury and illness, respectively. Other athletes have also withdrawn due to various health issues.

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Kjeld NuisJoy BeunePatrick RoestFemke Kok

How does Kjeld Nuis feel about missing the tournament?: Nuis is disappointed to miss the tournament but feels it's necessary to prioritize his long-term health and fitness for the latter half of the season.
What is Joy Beune's reason for withdrawing from the competition?: Joy Beune is also withdrawing from the tournament due to illness; she has a fever and her team's medical staff deemed it unsafe for her to compete.
Why is Kjeld Nuis missing the World Cup qualification tournament?: Kjeld Nuis will miss the World Cup qualification tournament due to a groin injury. He is experiencing significant pain from a tear he sustained a few weeks ago, making it too risky to compete.
Are there any other notable athletes missing the tournament and why?: Other notable absences include Patrick Roest, who is recovering from wisdom tooth extraction, and Femke Kok, who is dealing with the CMV virus.
What happened two years ago concerning Nuis' participation in the World Cup qualification tournament?: Two years ago, Nuis missed the same tournament due to a similar groin injury but was later granted a spot in the World Cups. This year, he hopes to be selected again, although he is unsure.

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