Dutch Cyclists Van Schip and Havik Disqualified from Olympics After Headbutt
Disqualification Overturns Seventh-Place Finish
Dutch track cyclists Jan-Willem van Schip and Yoeri Havik were disqualified from the Olympic Games on Saturday night after a headbutt incident during the men's Madison event.
Seventh Place Finish Nullified
The pair had initially finished seventh in the race, but the jury decided to disqualify them after reviewing footage of the incident. The disqualification overturns their seventh-place finish, leaving the Netherlands without a medal in the event.
Headbutt Incident
The incident occurred during a heated moment in the race. Van Schip and Havik were involved in a collision with another team, and Van Schip reacted by headbutting an opponent. The jury deemed the headbutt to be a serious violation of the rules and decided to disqualify the Dutch duo.
Consequences
The disqualification is a major blow to the Netherlands' Olympic hopes. Van Schip and Havik were considered to be medal contenders in the Madison event, but their disqualification means that they will not be able to compete for a podium finish.
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