The Olympic champion in apparatus gymnastics, Artyom Dolgupiat, was forced to retire today (Friday) from the final of the split exercise at the World Cup in Doha, after it was decided not to risk it due to a minor injury.
The gymnastics association stated: "Due to health considerations, it was decided that Artyom Dolgopiat will not participate in the floor finals for which he qualified from first place. Dolgopiat, who won gold last week at the World Cup in Germany, was one of the favorites to win gold again this time and sing the national anthem for the first time in Qatar, but that will no longer happen this time As far as he is concerned, when he returns to Israel he will be thoroughly examined, but those around him say that he is fine."
Those who will try to stand on the podium are Andrey Medvedev who qualified for the springboard finals and Alex Miakinin who did so in the tension exercise, with their finals taking place tomorrow.
The main goal this year for Dolgopiat and his teammates will be the World Championship in October in Belgium, where they will try to secure their appearance at the Olympic Games in Paris 2024, while later in the season, several more competitions in the World Cup and the European Championship are expected.
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