Dutch shuttler Imke van der Aar suddenly dropped from national team

Jij het nieuws, wij een tikkie!

But then THAT MOMENT, you wish you never have to experience as an athlete: EXIT.

This week I got the news from the coaching staff, that they don't believe in my development anymore. And that I will no longer be a member of the national team. I definitely didn't see this one coming, and I'm still shocked / heartbroken / frustrated and definitely feel very powerless at the moment.

It's just so surreal that your entire world, can just been taken away in one moment.

For now, I don't know what my next move exactly will be. First, I need a little bit time to let this sink in. And consider my options.

Keep you updated! X