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Ķīlis, Grīnfelds and Alksnis will represent Latvia in the Trio Cup of Nations

On September 19, the Portuguese city of Gouveia will host the Nations Cup in the trio. This year, the Latvian national team will be represented by young and talented athletes Kristaps Ķīlis, Daniels Grīnfelds and Niks Alksnis, the national team assistant will be Artūrs Grīnfelds, the national team leader Kaspars Vērnieks.

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The Nations Cup takes place once a year. It is the most prestigious national team competition, where each country fights for the best result on the track. Since 2001, the Latvian national team has started 19 times in the Trio Cup of Nations, skipping only 2020, when the Nations Cup did not take place as a result of the pandemic.

“For Kristaps and Daniel, these will be the first Nations to represent the national team as athletes. For Nick, these will already be the sixth Nations. , which are close to our level “reveals the head of the team Kaspars Vērnieks. “Since the team assistant in Portugal will be the experienced trial artist Artūrs Grīnfelds, I hope that he will be able to motivate the team and say the right words so that the guys show their best performance,” admits Vērnieks.

Daniels Grīnfelds (“AGXtreme”): “This competition will be very interesting for me. For the first time I will have the opportunity to represent the Latvian national team in the World Team Championship. My goal is to drive well and gain new experience “.

Kristaps Ķīlis (“MT School”): “I was with the last Nations Cup as an assistant and I saw how everything is going on there. easy, because the track is very different from our usual Latvian championship tracks, as well as other teams are strong “.

Nick Alksnis (“Viking Trial”): “The moment has come and I am pleased to represent the Latvian national team in this competition. I am preparing for the World Cup all season, every competition this season has been a good training. , and driving style to prepare for the “NonStop” driving system, I feel ready for this race and the national team is strong, balanced and in line with the Nations Cup this year! in the highest possible position, to gain a new and memorable experience “.

“I don’t think this will be an easy race, because for Kristap and Daniel this will be his debut in the Cup of Nations, which gives an extra burden, but for Nick this will probably be the fourth Nation. My task will be to help, help cheer and if necessary This year we will be riding in the smallest line-up and together, which will allow the athletes and me as an assistant to create a great microclimate along the way, so that we can all enjoy this cool event together. maximum and will gain new emotions and unforgettable experience, which will give inspiration to continue training “thoughts assistant selection team Artūrs Grīnfelds.

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