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Pogacar Withdraws from Vuelta a España After Fall

Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar has withdrawn from the Vuelta a España 2026 after a fall during the eighth stage, suffering his most serious career injury.

Tadej Pogacar, the Slovenian cycling star, has abandoned the Vuelta a España 2026 following a fall in the eighth stage. This marks the first time the 27-year-old has withdrawn from one of cycling's three major tours, and represents the most serious injury of his successful career.

Pogacar, who had already won three of the seven stages and held a commanding lead of nearly four minutes over Enric Mas, was poised to claim the Spanish round before the accident forced him out of the race. capturengo.org