Sheffield Tigers' star Tai Woffinden airlifted to hospital after crash in Poland
The 34 year old was due to return to Sheffield for the upcoming speedway season
Sheffield Tigers' star rider Tai Woffinden has been airlifted to hospital, after a crash while racing in Poland.
He was involved in a three rider collision while competing for new club Rzeszow on Sunday.
In a statement on social media posted over the weekend, Tigers wrote: “Sheffield Speedway are aware of a racing crash involving Tai Woffinden in Poland this afternoon.
“Out of respect for Tai and his family, we politely ask supporters not to respond to, or share, any rumours.
“We will provide supporters with an official update when it is appropriate to do so.”