Cyprus’ Olympic laser medallist and prime world crusing ranked, Pavlos Kontides, is intensifying coaching forward of his 2022 sports activities’ obligations.
The Cypriot Silver Medallist on the London 2012 Olympics, returned to Cut up, Croatia to proceed preparations below his Croatian coach Jozo Jakelic.
Over the last weekend of February in addition to the primary of March the primary two races of this 12 months for the Cypriot Olympic champion are scheduled and can have a coaching nature.
The primary occasion is scheduled in Mallorca, the 51st Trofeo Princesa Sofia World Cup. The Palma, Mallorca occasion would be the place to begin within the European crusing season yearly, with greater than 1,500 sailors from 55 nationalities anticipated to compete within the ten Olympic lessons eligible for the 51 Princess Sofia Trophy.
The Hyeres World Cup Collection will observe whereas in Might the Worldwide Laser Class World Championships might be held in Mexico. The European laser championships will happen in autumn at Hyeres.
The 2022 World Crusing Championships in The Hague was postponed for August 2023 as a consequence of COVID-19. That is the principle qualifying race for the “Paris 2024” Olympic Video games.
Kontides stated he’s getting into the ultimate stretch as spring provides many essential racing alternatives. The truth that he’s primary on this planet laser rankings, offers him a lift and can be satisfying as 2021 was an odd 12 months, with nice sports activities’ performances however no medals.
(CNA)