Gymnast Diego Hypolito will not participate in the Guadalajara Pre-Pan Championships later this month. The two-time world champion has not recovered from the severe pain in his left foot (injured two days before the Brazilian Championships in Vitória) and was ruled out this Wednesday after a medical report. An MRI scan revealed that Diego has bone edema in the talus and tenosynovitis of the posterior tibial bone.

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"Dr. Robson de Bem, from the Brazilian Gymnastics Confederation, did not authorize my participation in this competition. I spent the entire last week undergoing ice treatment and physical therapy, but my recovery has not progressed. I will have to spend 20 days without competing and undergoing intensive treatment. During this time, I will train the other four apparatuses. As for floor exercise and vault, I will have to wait a little longer," commented Diego.

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The Flamengo gymnast regretted his absence from the Pre-Pan, but believes the Brazilian team can play a good role.

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"I believe in the potential of Brazilian gymnasts and will be rooting for them. My priority remains the World Championships in October in the Netherlands, and I hope to get there in top physical condition," he added.