Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati has officially withdrawn from the upcoming 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary due to a groin injury.
With 13 days to the start of the tournament, he confirmed this in a statement that was made public on Sunday, August 6, 2023.
In a heartfelt statement Azamati confrims his withdrawal.
“Due to a severe groin injury, I sustained during my outdoor season in Europe about a month and a half ago, I am forced to withdraw from the highly anticipated 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Additionally, the stress of travelling between continents to obtain a working US visa in Barbados while competing at a high level exacerbated the injury.”
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“Unfortunately, the injury did not heal as anticipated and medical advice suggests I take time off running. While I would have loved to represent my country and compete on the world stage, my management team and I have unanimously decided against competing in the championship for fear of exacerbating the injury and jeopardizing my long-term potential”.
The national 100m record holder was due to compete in the 4x00m relays after failing to qualify for the individual 100m event.He will be replaced by local athlete Edwin Gadayi.
