Doha

The Diamond League meet in Doha has been postponed due to the Middle East war, causing star pole vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis to miss the event.

The Diamond League event in Doha, Qatar, originally scheduled for May 8, has been postponed to June 19 due to the war in the Middle East and security concerns. Pole vaulter Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis, who was scheduled to make his outdoor season debut there, has withdrawn following Swedish travel advisories.

Organizers of the Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha are exploring alternative options amid regional instability, with a final decision set for no later than 8 April and athlete and spectator safety as the primary priority.

Iran has conducted missile and drone attacks targeting Qatar since at least February 2024, according to sources. Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman has declared a regional war is now ongoing and accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure.

Qatar's prime minister has criticized Iran for retaliatory strikes on Gulf countries, describing a sense of betrayal. The conflict, now in its tenth day, has included missile and drone attacks across the region.