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Originally Posted by Hayden

Welp Kadeena Cox has had her funding from British Athletics and British Cycling suspended until she can prove fitness again once the show is over, since her medical team advised her against doing the show.

Yeah, there was a story yesterday about how GB Taekwondo were against Jade Jones taking part in The Jump too, because they think she might get injured.

But they haven't cut her funding.

The Jump: GB Taekwondo has 'reservations' over Jade Jones' participation

Jade Jones won Olympic gold in 2012 and 2016 in the women's 57kg category.

GB Taekwondo chiefs say they "had reservations" but "understand" double Olympic champion Jade Jones' decision to take part in Channel 4's The Jump.

The programme involves competitors learning to ski jump, and the last series saw several serious injuries.

Gymnast Louis Smith and Paralympic cyclist and athlete Kadeena Cox will also take part in the new series.

GB Taekwondo says it has has held "extensive" talks with Jones about the risks involved.

The 23-year-old from north Wales is set to compete in taekwondo's World Championships later this year.

She, Rio silver medallist Smith, and Cox, who won gold in both her disciplines at the Rio Paralympics, all receive funding from UK Sport to help them train for their respective events.

Jones will still receive her full UK Sport funding during her time on the programme, while Cox will not.

British Gymnastics has not yet responded to BBC Sport's request for a comment.

A GB Taekwondo spokesperson said: "While we had our reservations, we understand Jade's desire to try new challenges and to take part in this show. We have held extensive discussions with Jade and her management and she is aware of the risks involved.

"She has made an informed decision to take part in the show and has ensured that The Jump and its production company has all the requisite cover and medical provision is in place."

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/38494638