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The World Triathlon Championship Series opener in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled because of “severe adverse weather” forecast.<\/b><\/p>\n
The series, which had been due to start on 8 March, is unable to go ahead with heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected in the United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n
Team GB’s Beth Potter and Alex Yee were among the athletes due to compete. <\/p>\n
“The safety of our athletes is of paramount importance,” a statement from World Triathlon read. <\/p>\n
“We do not, at any stage, wish to put our athletes in danger and the forecast adverse weather would have jeopardised the safety of the event. <\/p>\n
“This decision has not been taken lightly.”<\/p>\n
The announcement came hours before the start of the elite women’s race, which included world champion Potter. <\/p>\n
World Triathlon and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council explored hosting Friday’s events in a closed venue.<\/p>\n
However, the Crisis and Disaster Management Authority of Abu Dhabi stated all outdoor activities should be cancelled from Friday until Sunday, and that the region should prepare for the adverse weather. <\/p>\n
The event in Abu Dhabi was set to be the first WTCS of 2024 and was part of the qualification process for the Olympics in Paris later this year. <\/p>\n
It means the qualification process, which has a cut-off date of 27 May, will be condensed to two races in Yokohama, Japan and Cagliari, Italy in May. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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