Team England have issued a statement after a horror injury to Gymnast Gabriel Langton forced a Commonwealth Games event to be suspended on Friday night.

Langton, just 19, landed on his head after coming off the horizontal bar, bringing the action inside the arena to a halt. He received medical treatment on the floor for several minutes before being taken away on a stretcher wearing a head brace.

The ⁠incident cast a shadow over the remainder of the competition, with England settling for silver behind Canada after action resumed.

Australia claimed bronze, securing their first men’s team gymnastics medal since winning gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi.

Team England Provide Update on Gabriel Langton’s Condition

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Langton was conscious, moving and speaking with doctors, team officials said at the time of the incident. In a fresh statement, Team England have said, as per The Sun:

The statement concluded: “He has been taken to hospital, and we will share more information when it is available.” Not wanting to comment on the ins and outs, his teammates have provided a more positive update since.

Langton’s Teammate Offers Reassurance in Post-Event Interview

Luke Whitehouse, one of the England gymnasts, stood on the podium with teammates Joshan Nathan, Adam Tobin and Alexander Yolshin-Cash as Langton received medical attention elsewhere. He said: “From what we’ve heard, he’s doing OK, so fingers crossed for Gabe.

The Halifax gymnast, 24, added: “It was really tough. We just had to reset, try to put it to one side mentally and focus on the job we had to do. I think everyone should be proud of the way we carried on after Gabe’s fall. We all agreed we’d take another warm-up and bring our energy back into it.

“There was a delay after the first warm-up, but we regrouped. The coaches were fantastic, and the boys who had to go up on high bar were incredible. The togetherness of the team really showed, and I couldn’t be prouder of everyone.”

Fifteen-year-old Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel has broken his silence after being denied the opportunity to make his senior debut for the Red Devils during Friday evening’s 5-0 pre-season win over Rosenborg. The teenager was named in the matchday squad in Norway but remained an unused substitute.

While the likes of Harry Amass, Harry Williams, Jacob Devaney and Shea Lacy were all given the chance to stretch their legs – with each getting on the scoresheet in a dominant display – Gabriel was forced to watch on from the bench. That came despite the growing hype surrounding the youngster, who has already earned the nickname ‘Kid Messi’.

However, the teenager is likely to have plenty of opportunities to pick up valuable first-team minutes over the coming weeks. Michael Carrick’s side are set to face the likes of Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in Scandinavia before kicking off their Premier League campaign against Hull City on August 22.

JJ Gabriel Sends One-Word Message To Man Utd After Pre-Season Snub

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It’s still early days in terms of time Carrick has to plan who he wants in his first-team squad next season, with it unknown which youngsters will get a chance as the Carrington Academy cogs begin to churn out talent again. But that hasn’t stopped JJ Gabriel from posting to social media straight after failing to come off the bench in Friday’s convincing win.

The 15-year-old would have been licking his lips at the prospect of adding to United’s flourish this weekend, but showed his humble side with an Instagram story post captioned (see below):

While Gabriel didn’t feature in Norway, he was subject to a lot of attention around the stadium, as fans asked to take pictures with him and sign autographs.

The teenager looked refreshingly overwhelmed by it all, but he may just have to get used to the buzz if he continues to impress for the youth side as much as he has up until this point.

Just How Promising is JJ Gabriel?

Gabriel, who does not turn 16 until October, has quickly become one of the most talked about young players in English football. The striker, born in London in 2010 and doesn’t turn 16 until October, played in Chelsea, Arsenal and West Ham’s youth set-ups before joining United in 2022.

On his debut for United’s U18 side, he scored a brace against Leeds and was later invited to train with the first-team squad under Ruben Amorim back in October. He later went on to score in the FA Youth Cup in December against Peterborough and has represented England U15, U16 and U17.

Last season, across the Under-18s Premier League and FA Youth Cup, he scored 26 goals and registered 6 assists in just 29 appearances.

The comeback begins for Anthony Joshua tonight as he returns to the ring to face Albanian heavyweight Kristian Prenga from the Jeddah Superdome in Saudi Arabia.

The fight marks another major event in Saudi Arabia’s growing boxing calendar, with the Jeddah Superdome previously hosting some of the world’s biggest heavyweight clashes.

For Joshua, returning to Jeddah will bring back memories of his 2022 rematch with Oleksandr Usyk, when he fell short in attempting to reclaim the world titles. This time, the momentum shifts towards his upcoming face-off with Tyson Fury set to take place later this year.

Anthony Joshua Returns to the Ring

For the first time since the heartbreaking car accident in December, where he lost two close friends, the former unified heavyweight champion now steps back into competition against a dangerous opponent who enters the bout on a 16-fight knockout streak.

This is far from a routine return for Joshua. Prenga possesses a threatening knockout power, with all 20 of his professional victories coming by stoppage. However, the 35-year-old has yet to prove himself against world-class opposition.

Joshua, on the other hand, is no stranger to the large stages and high-pressure settings. A former heavyweight champion and Olympic gold medallist, Joshua has spent most of his career competing under the brightest of lights.

Coming off a sixth-round knockout victory against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul, AJ will be looking to build momentum to reestablish himself in the heavyweight picture.

A victory over Prenga would also set the stage for the long-anticipated heavyweight titan clash between Joshua and Fury. With the dates still unconfirmed, the two have been circling each other for years and have not yet come face-to-face in the ring.

How to Watch Joshua vs Prenga & UK Start Time

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In the UK, the fight will be broadcast exclusively on DAZN PPV and Ultimate Tier. For those looking to tune into the fight, you will require a DAZN plan, where you can either buy just the fight for £19.99, or £24.99 a month for DAZN Ultimate, which gives you access to multiple other PPVs and fights throughout the year.

DAZN’s broadcast is set to begin at 6pm, with the opening fight of Nishant Dev vs Ceaser Diaz set to begin at 6.10pm. The undercard also features the likes of WBO super middleweight champion Hamzah Sheeraz and IBF super welterweight champion Josh Kelly, both set to make their maiden defence of their respective titles.

The ring walk for Saturday night’s main event is set to begin at 10.52pm, with the fight getting underway just past 11pm here in the UK.