Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week’s World Track Cycling Championships, amid reports that he is under investigation for misconduct.
Richardson had been listed as part of the British team for the championships, but will no longer take part after being removed from the squad. The supplied information does not specify the nature of the reported misconduct investigation or identify the body conducting it.
The World Track Cycling Championships are due to take place next week. No further details have been provided about the decision, including whether Richardson’s withdrawal is temporary or whether any formal findings have been made.
The latest confirmed position is that Richardson will not represent Great Britain at the forthcoming championships. No statement or further reaction from Richardson or British cycling authorities is included in the available material.