Overview
- Organizers scrapped the March 4–7 event after assessing flight bans and operational limits, stating all people and horses on site are well.
- German riders say staff and horses are stuck in Qatar under a flight ban, with reports of drones, rockets and nearby detonations over the stabling area.
- Football authorities paused regional fixtures, including Al Nassr’s trip to Al Wasl in Dubai, while Qatar halted domestic play and the Doha Finalissima remains uncertain.
- The ATP reported a small group of players and team members still in Dubai and is supporting safe departures toward Indian Wells when conditions permit.
- Germany readied repatriation flights as FIBA qualifiers, EuroLeague scheduling and forthcoming Formula 1 rounds in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia stayed under review.