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Delphine Nkansa criticizes environment at Belgian Rockets

In an interview, Delphine Nkansa expressed doubts about her collaboration with the Belgian Rockets but stated that her comments have been misinterpreted.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Delphine Nkansa, 24, expressed her concerns about the atmosphere within the Belgian Rockets in an interview with 'Le Soir'. She indicated that the 4x100 meter relay significantly impacted her mental health. Her remarks raise questions about whether she ran her last relay with the team at the European Championships in Birmingham.

Nkansa described the atmosphere as 'extremely toxic' and mentioned that she derived little joy from her participation with the Rockets. This led to speculation about her future within the team. However, she later clarified her comments on Sporza, emphasizing that they were 'taken out of context'.

She clarified that her remarks were not specifically about her teammates and that her comments were not directed at them. This clarification comes in light of the confusion her previous statements caused.

The criticism of the atmosphere within the team stands in stark contrast to Nkansa's ultimate view that her teammates are not the reason for her negative experiences. This indicates that communication within the team may need improvement.

Questions surrounding her future with the Belgian Rockets persist, highlighting the need for better collaboration and a positive team dynamic.

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