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Doha Diamond League postponed to June 19, Duplantis withdraws over security

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The Diamond League event in Doha, Qatar, originally scheduled for May 8, has been postponed to June 19.

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Duplantis will compete at the Diamond League season opener in Shanghai, China, on May 16.

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Whether the Doha event will ultimately be held on June 19 or canceled entirely.
The specific security threats in Qatar that led to the postponement and travel advisories.
How the postponement will affect Duplantis's training and competition schedule for the rest of the season.
Whether other athletes besides Duplantis are also reconsidering participation in the Doha event due to security concerns.
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