British Cycling has confirmed three of its riders had been robbed on the opening day of the Para-cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.
Neil and Lora Fachie, the double Paralympic champion husband and spouse, additionally had their passports, playing cards and money stolen in the Brazilian metropolis.
“We’re all OK, other than being shaken up,” Neil Fachie posted on X/Twitter.
“A sad way to end the day.”
British Cycling launched a press release to say all three riders had been protected after the incident, which has been reported to the police.
“British Cycling can confirm that three riders had their possessions stolen while returning to team accommodation after day one of the 2024 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships in Rio de Janeiro,” the assertion learn.
“The three riders are protected and effectively and are being supported by our workers each on the bottom and at residence.
“We have raised the matter with the UCI, the local organising committee, and the police.”
The Fachies had been competing collectively for the primary time in Brazil, successful silver with respective pilots Matt Rotherham and Hall in the tandem workforce dash.
The pair acquired OBEs in the 2022 Honours for his or her providers to biking, with Neil having gained 18 Track World Championship gold medals and 5 Commonwealth Games gold medals alongside Lora’s one gold Track World Championship triumph and three Road World Championship golds.
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