UAE Team Emirates has provided details on Jhonatan Narváez's crash and subsequent withdrawal from the 2026 Giro d'Italia. According to the team, the incident occurred when a bus in front of the rider braked suddenly, and Narváez, unable to react in time, collided with the vehicle.
The crash took place during stage 11 of the race, forcing the Ecuadorian rider to abandon the Grand Tour. Narváez was competing in his first Giro d'Italia and had shown strong form earlier in the race.
UAE Team Emirates confirmed that Narváez sustained injuries in the crash but did not provide specific medical details. The team expressed support for the rider and wished him a speedy recovery.
The Giro d'Italia continues with the remaining stages, and Narváez's absence is a significant loss for UAE Team Emirates, which had high hopes for his performance in the race.
