Dutch gymnast sent home from Rio after night of drinking

The 33 year-old is said to have gone out celebrating on Saturday night after qualifying for the final of the men’s rings event.

Dutch gymnast sent home from Rio after night of drinking

Netherlands gymnast Yuri van Gelder has been expelled from the Rio Olympics by his national committee, writes Douglas Imrie.

The 33-year-old, former world champion, is said to have gone out celebrating on Saturday night after qualifying for the final of the men’s rings event.

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