NJPW announced that Yuya Uemura has been sidelined with an injury. As a result, he will withdraw from the NJPW G1 Climax 34 tournament.
Uemura last wrestled at the NJPW G1 Climax 34 event on August 10. There, he beat Yota Tsuji. After the win, Uemura had eight points in the tournament, but the injury will bring his run in the competition to an end. The announcement noted that there is no immediate timetable for his return.
The announcement, courtesy of NJPW’s website, is as follows:
“During his league match with Yota Tsuji in Sendai on August 9, Yuya Uemura sustained an injury to his right arm, and after consultation with NJPW medical staff, it has been determined that Uemura not compete in the remainder of the tournament.
We apologize to fans who were looking forward to seeing Uemura wrestle and we appreciate your understanding.
Uemura will finish his campaign on eight points, while his last league match with Boltin Oleg on August 14 will be forfeited, Boltin moving to end his campaign on eight points as a result. Additionally, August 12’s bout pitting Toru Yano and Boltin Oleg against Uemura and TAKA Michinoku has been canceled.
Uemura’s injury is currently being evaluated with no immediate timetable for return. NJPW joins fans in wishing Uemura a full, fast recovery.”
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