Withdrawal of Cypriot Sports Delegation from Doha Due to Safety Concerns
November 5, 2026
The nine-member Cypriot sports delegation withdrew from the Doha competitions due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The president of the Cyprus Shooting Federation confirmed that the decision was made in collaboration with the Cyprus Sports Organization and the Foreign Ministry. Travel advisories for Qatar were updated to avoid all trips to the area. This decision took into account that countries like the USA and Spain had already withdrawn. The delegation is expected to return via Athens.