Hong Kong - Rogerio Clementino, who was set to become the first black Brazilian to take part in an Olympic equestrian event, was denied his place in history Monday, after his horse Nilo V. O. was suffered an injury.
A second veterinary examination in Hong Kong two days before the beginning of the dressage finals on Wednesday, confirmed that Nilo V. O. is limping.
The news not only wrecked Clementino's hopes of making history, but also left Brazil with just two riders in the competition and therefore without a place in the team contest.
"It is a pity that we do not have a team from South America. It would have been excellent for the globalization of this sport," said Mariette Withages, delegate of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). (dpa)
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