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Zambia’s 2022 Commonwealth Games Gold medalist, Muzala Samukonga, has been forced to pull out of the race at his second appearance at the Diamond League currently being held in Silesia, Poland due to a hamstring injury.
Samukonga was supposed to take part in the race despite only just recovering from injuries from previous races.
His appearance at the Diamond League came after winning the Golden Spike trophy in Czech Republic.
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Before that Samukonga came out second behind the world record holder South Africa’s Wayde Van Niekerk in Norway during his first appearance at the Diamond League.
Samukonga confirmed the recurrence of the injury via his official Facebook page.
“UNFORTUNATELY I COULD NOT FINISH THE RACE DUE TO INJURIES
😭💔😭
THE ROAD TO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP CONTINUES.
#MULUNGU_PASOGOLO,” he posted.
Youth, Sport and Arts Minister, Elvis Nkandu, wished him a speedy recovery.
“We wish our 400M fastest sprinter a quick recovery as he equips for the forthcoming 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest. Get Well Soon Champ! ❤️ 🇿🇲,” the Minister posted via his Facebook page.
Samukonga will be a doubt for PTS Meet to be held in the Czech Republic on July 20, 2023, where he was supposed to compete in an unfamiliar 200 meter category.
The PTS Meet is expected to be Samukonga’s final outing before he transits to Budapest for the 2023 World Athletics Championship, which is scheduled to take place from August 19, to August 27, 2023.
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