A total of 23 entrants withdrew before the start of the race.

She withdrew from the event before the start due to apparent engine problems.

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Robert Thornton withdrew the day before the start of the tournament due to ill health.

The new additions were brought in after three teams withdrew from the League before the start of the season.

East Germany also received a bye for the qualifying stage but withdrew before the start of the tournament.

The competition was initially a three-team two pools system but Russia withdrew a few days before the start.

Kirchheim withdrew its team shortly before the start of the season and did not play any league matches.

Veronica Chernyavska withdrew before the start of the 3rd round.

Urs Huber withdrew from the race before the start of stage 9.