Doha leg of Diamond League rescheduled to June 19
Indian Express·1h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Diamond League season-opening event in Doha has been rescheduled from May 8 to June 19. Organisers postponed the meeting at Qatar Sports Club citing safety concerns in West Asia. The event will now be held at temperature-controlled Khalifa International Stadium. India's Neeraj Chopra, who exceeded 90m last season, competes in javelin. The new date positions Doha as the eighth leg of the 2026 Diamond League series.
Key Entities
Diamond LeagueDohaNeeraj ChopraKhalifa International StadiumQatar Sports ClubWest Asia