European Cycling Union vice-president Henrik Jess Jensen has insisted
that there has been "no formal contact" with the Russian and
Belarusian officials that remain "self-suspended" from the continental
governing body.
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Danish Cycling Union President Henrik Jess Jensen admits Denmark needs
to think "smart" and widen its support network to challenge
big-spending nations for medals on the biggest stage.
Friday, 14 May 2021
The European Cycling Union (UEC) reportedly turned down a request from Denmark to host the Track Elite European Championships, with the organisation maintaining the event will be held in Belarus despite human rights concerns.
The UEC said in March that it had been unable to move the event due to a lack of a suitable host.
UEC President Enrico Della Casa wrote to the Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation (BSSF) saying the organisation was legally contracted to host this event at this time and location and were unable to find another suitable host on this date.
According to Emil Rottbøll, the Moscow correspondent for Danish newspaper
Denmark retains the hosting of The Union Europeenne de Cyclisme Congress 03/15/21
This past weekend, The Union Européenne de Cyclisme Congress, was supposed to take place in Odense, Fyn but Covid19 naturally put an end to this. The delegated cycling enthusiasts from all over Europe met virtually instead. Next year, Denmark retains the hosting.
- I have had two site-inspections in Odense as preparation for the 2021 UEC-congress, and I have experienced the local host s strong dedication and effort in making things work even during the difficult circumstances the pandemic has given us. We would be very sorry to miss out on the opportunity of having our congress at the island of Fyn. Therefore we are pleased that we were able to make a new agreement on Fyn hosting the 2022-congress instead, says the newly elected UEC president, Enrico Della Casa.