Ukrainian cyclist is disqualified for the beating of the leader of the multi -day "Tour Dubai"

The Ukrainian cylical polling officer of the Astana team Denis Grivko beat the leader of the multi-day "Tour Dubai" by the German Marseille Kittel from the Quick-Step Floors team during the third stage of the race.

The German received a blow with an elbow in the face and continued to compete in a bloodied form.

“I am glad that I have no more injuries, except for a broken face. During the race, Andrei Grivko hit me, but this was not the best choice. His act is a great disappointment for our sport,” the press service of the winner of two starting stages quoted.

The Astana team apologized to the Germans, but he refused to accept them.

I Won'T Accept An ApoLgy for this. That has not do with cycling. What Grivko DID is A Shame for OUR Beautiful Sport. pic.twitter.com/vvmn5LZQN0

- Marcel Kittel (@marcelkittel)February 2, 2017

Gryvko was disqualified for his trick. On his Facebook page, the Ukrainian athlete apologized to the organizers of the event, fans and his team.

However, he clarified that the German himself provoked a conflict, imposing a gross struggle, pushing and creating a real danger to others. Therefore, Hryvko had to answer aggression to aggression.

“After this incident, Kitel, in the literal sense of the word, repeatedly spat at me, which, I think, also had nothing to do with cycling,” the Ukrainian added.

As the SyclingNews portal later said, Marseille Kitel asked for the International Cyclists Union (UCI) to disqualify Ukrainian Grivko for six months.