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Matt Richardson will not compete in the Commonwealth Games this week after picking up an injury in a major blow to England’s hopes in the velodrome.
Richardson had been widely tipped for gold in the individual sprint, team sprint and keirin races in his first Commonwealth Games representing the country of his birth.
His only previous experience of the Commonwealth Games came in Birmingham 2022, when he represented Australia and won gold in the individual and team sprint, the latter alongside Leigh Hoffman - who returns in Glasgow - and Matthew Glaetzer.
A Team England statement on Wednesday read: “Unfortunately, due to an injury sustained in international racing earlier this week, Matt Richardson will no longer be able to compete for Team England at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
“We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the track soon.”
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