The Wanda Diamond League meeting in Doha has been postponed from May 8 to June 19 due to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf region.
Organisers confirmed the decision was made considering the safety of athletes and spectators. The event will now be held at Khalifa International Stadium instead of the Qatar Sports Club, with the venue change also influenced by weather conditions in June.
With Doha no longer opening the season, the 2026 Diamond League will now begin in Shanghai/Keqiao on May 16.
The rescheduled Doha meet will take place later in the calendar as the eighth stop, positioned between the Oslo and Paris legs.
While the event remains part of the circuit, the change impacts early-season planning for athletes competing across the international calendar.