Moster's statement came when German cyclist Nikias Arndt chased two leading cyclists from Algeria and Eritrea.
- We are convinced that his public apology for his racist comment is sincere, but regardless, he has crossed the line and violated the Olympic ideals.
Fair play, respect and tolerance are not negotiable for Germany's team, says the chairman of Germany's Olympic Committee, Alfons Hörmann.
Arndt distanced himself from Moster's statement on Twitter after the race: "I am appalled and want to make it clear that I have nothing to do with his comments. The word choice he used is unacceptable ”.