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Tadej Pogacar suffers fractures after crash in Vuelta a España

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar sustained fractures to his left clavicle and a cervical vertebra during the 81st Vuelta a España, leading to his withdrawal in the eighth stage, announced UAE Emirates.

1 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar suffered fractures to his left clavicle and a cervical vertebra on Saturday after a crash during the 81st Vuelta a España. The accident occurred in the eighth stage of the competition, forcing the athlete to abandon the race. This information was released by his team, UAE Emirates.

Following the crash, Pogacar was taken for medical care and later underwent surgery to treat the fracture in his left clavicle. The operation was successful, as announced by UAE Emirates in a statement.

The surgical procedure took place in Barcelona and was performed by Dr. Xavier Mir, who has treated other athletes, including MotoGP riders. This treatment aims to allow Pogacar to begin his recovery process as quickly as possible.

Although he was forced to withdraw from the Vuelta a España, reports indicate that Pogacar does not rule out the possibility of participating in the upcoming World Cycling Championships scheduled for September 27. The confirmation of his participation will depend on his health status and the progress of his recovery after surgery.

The crash was particularly challenging for Pogacar, who was leading the overall classification of the Vuelta until the moment of the incident. This setback occurs at a critical stage of the competition, raising doubts about his future participation in important events on the sports calendar.

Updates on Pogacar's condition will be closely monitored as UAE Emirates keeps the public informed about the cyclist's health and progress during his rehabilitation.

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