The Belarusian pole vaulter Demidik Karyna at the World Championships competition in Doha. She only has a few spectators. © APA/afp / ANTONIN THUILLIER

“Qatar is a warning”: Desert World Cup in Doha heats up tempers

The World Athletics Championships in Doha have come under criticism like no other before. The extreme climate and the Qataris' lack of interest in the sport anger many people. The athletes see their interests being disregarded and “massively left alone” by the world association.

01 October 2019

From: cst/dpa