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Team Belgium ready for European Athletics Championships in Birmingham without Thiam
Team Belgium kicks off the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on Monday without top favorites and its most famous athlete. The delegation is hopeful for medals despite concerns.
The European Athletics Championships take place from August 10 to 16 in Birmingham, marking the first tournament on British soil. Team Belgium, starting without its most renowned athlete Nafi Thiam, has brought a large delegation, but the absence of top favorites creates uncertainty.
Previous editions yielded six medals for Belgium, but this time the chances of repeating that success are considered slim. Despite the absence of several star athletes, there are still medal contenders within the delegation.
Additionally, there is hope that the extraneous controversies that have arisen in the past will not occur this time. The focus is on performances on the track, and the athletes are prepared to give their best.