SNews about the Nairo Quintana case and his disqualification from the Tour de France, where he had achieved sixth place, continue to arrive. by the use of tramadol. When the cyclist was preparing to go in search of his second title of the Tour of Spain. The news came as a surprise to Nairo, the international cycling union, was in charge of breaking the news. Which she left the Colombian physically and mentally out of tune, to participate in the return to Spain.
As if that were not enough, this is not Nairo’s only concern, since in addition to being revoked from sixth place in La Big loopmust deliver the 23,000 euros, a sum of around 100 million pesos, which he got for having reached the top 10 of the gala round.
The Colombian issued an official statement in which he denies having used tramadol. The UCI states that during the 2022 Tour de France a total of 120 dried blood samples were collected as part of the program.
“Today I was surprised to learn of the announcement by the UCI of an infraction for the use of tramadol. I am totally unaware of the use of this substance and I deny having used it in my career,” said the boyacense, who also added:
“With my team of lawyers we are exhausting all the processes to assume my defense.”
? NairoQuinCo (@NairoQuinCo) August 17, 2022
Nairo confirmed that he will not return to Spain to be able to prepare his appeal and take care of your current situation, which is your priority.