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Diamond League Athletics Meet in Doha Still Slated for May 8 - Organisers

Organisers will confirm the Doha meet by early April amid regional conflict, prioritizing safety with backup plans in place for the 2026 Diamond League season opener.

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The Diamond League’s season opener in Doha remains ​scheduled for May 8, but ‌organisers said on Friday that they ​are keeping backup plans on standby amid the conflict in the Middle East.

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Qatari organizers have announced that the first race of the Diamond League season in the Qatari capital Doha will go ahead as planned on May 8, although the possibility of cancellation or postponement remains. Several competitions have already been canceled or postponed due to the war in the Middle East.

The season-opening Diamond League event in athletics, scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, remains on schedule despite the war in the Middle East.

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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore on Friday, March 27, 2026.
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