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'I understand the seriousness of what has been raised' – Matthew Richardson issues statement after removal from Great Britain's Track Worlds squad

Sprint cyclist Matthew Richardson has released a statement via social media following his sudden withdrawal from the Great Britain squad at the Track World Championships in Shanghai. British Cycling removed the athlete from competition earlier this week after launching an internal review into serious accusations regarding misconduct and discriminatory behavior.

In his post, Richardson confirmed he will fully cooperate with the organization's proceedings while expressing disappointment over missing the global event and asking for privacy for his relatives. Meanwhile, the championship events commenced with the British men's team pursuit squad securing the second-fastest time in qualifying behind Denmark, setting them up for the opening round.

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