Barshim, Samba to take part in Doha Diamond League

Qatar’s reigning men’s high jump world champion Mutaz Barshim and World Championship 400mH bronze medallist Abderrahman Samba will return to Wanda Diamond League (DL) action at the Doha Diamond League on May 28, the second meeting of the 2021 series.

After a truncated 2020 Wanda Diamond League season - w h i c h w a s reduced to four events due to the impact of COVID-19 - it’s a welcome return for two of the host nation’s star athletes, both national record holders and serious medal contenders for this summer’s Olympic Games in Tokyo. Barshim, who was outstanding when winning global World Championship gold at the Khalifa International Stadium in October 2019, has competed only once since that famous victory.