Steinbach's Dave Blatz with Canadian Olympic golfer Brooke Henderson at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

The COVID-19 situation has changed so much of our lives and the Olympic movement is no different. The decision by the IOC to postpone the2020 Summer Olympics to 2021 was announced a short time ago and it's not only the athletes that are affected. The organizers, the coaches, the medical staff and more have all been saddened by this turn of events. For now, it has just all been put "on hold" and we thought it would only be right to get the perspective of someone who was directly affected. Thankfully, we have Dave Blatz, from right here in Steinbach, who, not only was part of Team Canada's medical staff but is always willing to share his stories and thoughts with us. 

While it's hard for Dave to speak for the athletes, he IS in close contact with so many of them and understands what they must be going through, as he was faced with the same disappointment of being told that he would NOT be attending the Olympics this summer. 

AM1250's Michelle Sawatzky chatted with Dave about it all and you can listen in on their conversation in the AM1250 Audio Vault. 

Thank you Dave for your time and we know that come the summer of 2021, you will, once again, be representing us all so well!