Primoz Roglic battles on as he is confirmed to start stage 16 of Giro d'Italia
Briefly

Primoz Roglič, team leader of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, will continue in the Giro d'Italia despite setbacks due to multiple crashes and injuries. Following a difficult stage 15, where he lost time and fell to tenth place overall, there was speculation he might withdraw. However, team sports director Christian Pömer stated that health must come first and that the final decision rests with the medical team. Reports suggest Roglič has resumed light training and is expected to start stage 16, which presents significant challenges for climbers.
Roglič has crashed three times in the race, leading to concerns about his ability to continue despite initial plans to drop out after stage 15.
Team sports director Christian Pömer confirmed that Roglič is in pain, emphasizing the importance of health and the team doctor’s evaluation regarding his continuation.
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