The British cyclist was excluded from the World Cup bid after a complaint, media write.

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British cyclist Matthew Richardson was excluded from the national team for the World Cycling Championships in Shanghai after being accused of racism, writes RMC Sport.

The British Cycling Federation launched an investigation into the athlete following a complaint from another rider.

MOSCOW, October 13 - RIA Novosti. British cyclist Matthew Richardson has been excluded from the national team for the World Track Cycling Championships in Shanghai after being accused of racism, RMC Sport reports.

According to the source, the British Cycling Federation launched an investigation into Richardson following a complaint from another rider. The athlete reportedly made discriminatory remarks against minorities and used a racist term.

Richardson, 27 years old, won two silvers and one bronze as part of the Australian team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, after which he changed his sports citizenship to British. The athlete also has world championship gold, as well as five silver and one bronze tournament medals.