GB's Richardson withdrawn from World Championships

Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for the upcoming World Track Cycling Championships in Shanghai amid reports that he is under investigation for misconduct. British Cycling confirmed the removal of the 27‑year‑old Olympic medallist but did not provide a reason. When approached by BBC Sport, British Cycling declined to remark connected allegations archetypal reported by The Times, external it was owed to a misconduct investigation. Last Wednesday, Richardson had been named to the British team for the championships, which are scheduled for 14‑18 October. He had been expected to contend for medals in the team sprint, individual sprint and keirin. Richardson switched his allegiance from Australia to Britain after the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, where he captured two silver medals and a bronze. He was also forced to miss his anticipated England debut at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July after crashing during a keirin race in Japan. Read the full story at BBC News →