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T100 Triathlon finale still set for Qatar despite Saudi race postponement
The T100 Triathlon World Tour says its season finale in Qatar will go ahead on 11 December, even as conflict in the Middle East has prompted the postponement of its planned Saudi race. Organisers say they are monitoring the situation and remain in contact with authorities, partners and athletes, with safety their highest priority.
The Saudi T100 event, scheduled for Jeddah on 27 and 28 November, has been moved to April next year after a review involving the Professional Triathletes Organisation, World Triathlon and the Saudi Triathlon Federation. The Dubai race on 14 November also remains scheduled. The article notes that other regional sports plans have changed, including Qatar’s withdrawal from hosting rugby’s Nations Championship in 2028 and several postponements or relocations of events in Saudi Arabia.
In short
- Qatar’s T100 finale remains scheduled for 11 December.
- The Jeddah race has been postponed until April.
- Organisers say athlete and staff safety is their priority.
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The case for
Keeping the Qatar finale on the calendar could preserve a major event for athletes, organisers and fans, while avoiding disruption to travel and preparations. Organisers say they are monitoring conditions and consulting authorities, partners and athletes, so proceeding may be reasonable if those assessments indicate the event can be run safely.
The case against
The postponement of the Saudi race and changes to other regional events suggest the conflict may create serious or fast-changing risks, even where a race is not directly affected. Postponing the Qatar finale too could put the safety of athletes, staff and spectators first and avoid asking people to travel while the situation remains uncertain.
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