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The Independent UK
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Doha Diamond League event pushed back due to Middle East safety fears

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  • The Diamond League athletics meeting in Doha has been postponed from its original 8 May date to 19 June, "should conditions allow".
  • The decision was made due to ongoing uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East and concerns for athlete and spectator safety.
  • As a result, the Shanghai meet on 16 May will now open the elite track and field series instead of Doha.
  • The postponed Doha event will move to the Khalifa International Stadium, which features cooling systems, to accommodate higher June temperatures.
  • This postponement follows other high-profile sporting event cancellations or rescheduling in Qatar and the wider region, including football and Formula 1.

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Qatar Diamond League athletics meet postponed amid Middle East conflict concerns

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