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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Ap Correspondent

Qatar Diamond League athletics meet postponed amid Middle East conflict concerns

The Doha Diamond League meet has been postponed until June - (REUTERS)

The Diamond League athletics meeting in Qatar has been postponed from next month to June, "should conditions allow," amid ongoing uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

The Doha event had been set to open the season for the elite track and field series on 8 May, as it typically has in recent years. However, its postponement means the Shanghai meet on 16 May will now commence the series instead.

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