New Japan Pro Wrestling announced that they have pulled Yuya Uemura from the remainder of their G1 Climax 2024 tournament due to him recently suffering an arm injury.
It was announced that Uemura suffered the injury during his tournament match against Yota Tsuji on Saturday and there is no timetable for his potential return.
Yuya Uemura injured; to withdraw from G1 Climax 34
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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 apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Uemura wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
Uemura will finish his campaign on eight points, while his last league match with Boltin Oleg on August 14 will be forfeit, 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 cancelled.
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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