COVID-19: Australia pulls out of World Athletics Relay Championships

The decision was made "in light of the COVID-19 situation in Poland and greater Europe, with the safety and wellbeing of Australian participants at the forefront.”

Athletics Australia said they will not send athletes to next month's World Athletics Relay Championships in Poland due to the situation, a decision which may place their hopes of qualifying for the Tokyo Olympics in doubt. The decision was made "in light of the COVID-19 situation in Poland and greater Europe, with the safety and wellbeing of Australian participants at the forefront," AA said. "It is always disappointing to withdraw a team from a major event however we believe the decision is in the best interest of the health and safety of our athletes, staff and coaches,” AA Chief Executive Darren Gocher said in a statement.