Global sports in turmoil: List of athletes affected and sporting events impacted due to tensions in middle east
The intensifying conflict in the Middle East, involving Iran, the US, and Israel, has triggered widespread airspace closures, mass flight cancellations, and security alerts. This has stranded athletes, forced event postponements, and raised doubts over major tournaments, including the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Paralympic arrivals disrupted ahead of Milano Cortina 2026 The Winter Paralympic…