her world title for the third time this weekend , winning the 2021 FIM Women ’ s Motocross World Championship , yet the possibility of being stuck in Europe is looming due to New Zealand ’ s inefficient MIQ system ,” says MNZ Women ’ s Commissioner , Sandra Perry . “ The fact that Courtney might be stuck in Europe is extremely problematic and it would be great to see one of New Zealand ’ s best motorsport competitors back home . “ Courtney has been trying to secure a place in MIQ since before leaving for Europe and has kept up the applications while competing , however , the faulty system hasn ’ t been forthcoming with a spot . “ What makes Courtney ’ s situation untenable is the fact that if she is forced to stay in Europe , her visa will expire and if that happens she will not be able to return to race in other races during the season or to defend her title next year . “ Whilst we understand other New Zealand athletes are also struggling to get home , it seems strange that higher profile sportspeople and teams don ’ t have the same issue .
“ MNZ ’ s Women ’ s Commission would like to see all athletes representing New Zealand at world championship events treated equally , especially women competitors . “ It ’ s time the MIQ system was fixed ,” says Mrs Perry .
RESULTS WMX – Championship Top 10 1 . Courtney Duncan ( NZL , KAW ), 268 points ; 2 . Nancy Van De Ven ( NED , YAM ), 237p .; 3 . Kiara Fontanesi ( ITA , GAS ), 227p .; 4 . Larissa Papenmeier ( GER , YAM ), 214p .; 5 . Shana van der Vlist ( NED , KTM ), 197p .; 6 . Amandine Verstappen ( BEL , KAW ), 184p .; 7 . Lynn Valk ( NED , HUS ), 174p .; 8 . Sara Andersen ( DEN , KTM ), 159p .; 9 . Daniela Guillen ( ESP , KTM ), 154p .; 10 . Tahlia Jade O ’ Hare ( AUS , HON ), 112p .; WMX - Manufacturers Classification 1 . Kawasaki , 268 points ; 2 . Yamaha , 246p .; 3 . GASGAS , 230p .; 4 . KTM , 213p .; 5 . Husqvarna , 174p .; 6 . Honda , 112p .; 7 . Suzuki , 39p .;
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