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Benedetto Ferruggia - Claudia Koehler, GER

We seem to have promised too much earlier, announcing that all top couples had decided to  go to battle today for the 2016 world title in Professional Standard. The starting list does reflect the participation of 43 couples, but some names are once more ominously absent. The same had already happened with the two 2016 European Championships in the Professional Division that were held in Cambrils, ESP.

Defending World Champions Benedetto Ferruggia and Claudia Koehler, GER, are not dancing today, after they did last Saturday in Dresden, GER, winning the World Cup Standard against 18 other couples there. Maybe they have chosen to conclude their career with that title?

Some other couples have also dropped out at the last moment from the 48 that had registered initially, but 43 is still a more than respectable number. Overall participation is one of the most international ever, with couples from nearly all continents. Thanks to the South Africans Thabo Lulama and Dolwana! All that's missing are a few Aussies and Kiwis!