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How sporting events are being impacted by Middle East conflict

How sporting events are being impacted by Middle East conflict
BBC News Tuesday 03 November 2026, 16:01 UTC 1 min read
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BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.

BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.
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