New Japan Pro Wrestling announced on Saturday night that Yuya Uemura must withdraw from the G1 Climax after sustaining an arm injury.
Uemura defeated Yota Tsuji during Saturday’s round of B Block matches to stay alive in the competition on 8 points.
He will forfeit his remaining block match with Oleg Boltin, finishing the tournament on 8 points, with Boltin also ending the competition on 8 points.
No details of the nature of the injury are yet available.
Per the NJPW website:
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.
