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The five-time National Supercross winner has had setbacks at Dakar in the past, too.
Harith Noah's team Sherco Racing Factory said he suffered a crash in Stage 1 and will undergo surgery in Jeddah.
Harith Noah will compete in the Dakar Rally, the world’s toughest motorsport event, in Saudi Arabia, starting January 3.
Harith underwent surgery for fracture on his wrist after crashing in the prologue stage in Saudi Arabia.
Carlos Sainz Sr said his chances of defending the title might be over.
The native of Shoranur suffered a wrist injury during the prologue near Bisha in Saudi Arabia.
American Honda rider Ricky Brabec won the motorcycling category for the second time.
In 2021, the native of Shoranur had the best finish ever among Indians when he was placed 19th.
Toyota factory driver Al Attiyah had led from the January 1 start in Saudi Arabia and finished in Jeddah 27 minutes and 46 seconds ahead of France's nine-time world rally champion Sebastien Loeb.
Noah, who had a tough first week due to extreme cold conditions and a couple of falls, has come into his own and is looking forward to the last four stages.
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