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Former top skater Mika Poutala is in the hospital following a severe tractor accident.

Mika Poutala, a former top-level speed skater aged 43, was hospitalized after a serious accident involving a tractor, where he described experiencing intense pain. Despite this, he recently released a book timing its launch with the start of a sports season. Coverage from Sportnieuws.nl and NOS highlights ongoing developments, alongside current skating events such as the World Cup in Salt Lake City and Kjeld Nuis's pursuit of a second gold medal.