A German Olympic judoka, Timo Cavelius, has been hospitalized with a reported broken jaw and lost teeth following an assault by his opponent, Akaki Japaridze, after a Bundesliga fight. The incident has prompted a police investigation and could result in a lifetime ban for Japaridze.
In other sports health news, Wallabies flyhalf Carter Gordon is set to miss upcoming matches, including the Bledisloe Cup series and a Test against South Africa, after breaking his leg during a recent draw with Argentina. Meanwhile, British racing driver Ollie Millroy credits rival Loek Hartog with saving his life after Hartog pulled him from his burning car following a crash at the China GT.
Judoka Hospitalized After On-Matte Assault; Rugby Star Suffers Broken Leg
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