The Belgian runner Maxim Van Gils (Lotto Dstny) will have to face a 25-day penalty without competing for the blow he inflicted on a rival at the end of Standard in Japan played in October, a penalty that will take effect on January 20, 2024, when the new season begins.
In that Japanese race the victory belonged to the Belgian Edward Theuns (Lidl-Trek) and the spotlight was extended to his compatriot Van Gils, 24, who, after crossing the finish line in tenth place, hit the Greek on the back of the helmet. Georgios Bouglas.
“I regret what I did and I apologized to the competition jury,” Van Gils said at that moment in the finish area, aware of his mistake.
The UCI opened a disciplinary investigation which has since been concluded. “Video images of the incident showed Maxim Van Gils hitting another cyclist on the back of his helmet when reaching the finish line. The rider acknowledged the violation of UCI regulations and accepted the proposed penalty,” the note said. of the UCI in a statement.
Source: La Verdad
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