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Saudi-hosted 2028 Olympics qualifier in BMX cycling cancelled after Riyadh airport bombing

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The International Cycling Union cancelled a BMX cycling qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 3-7 due to recent missile attacks on Riyadh's airport by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Australian cycling federation had also withdrawn its team citing security concerns. The cancellation affects athletes aiming to qualify for the BMX freestyle park event at the upcoming games.

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A BMX cycling qualifying event for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, scheduled to take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from November 3-7, was canceled on October 16 following deadly missile attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebel group. The International Cycling Union (UCI) announced the cancellation after assessing recent security developments in the region. Earlier that day, the Australian cycling federation withdrew its team citing travel advice due to unpredictable security risks, including ongoing military strikes and reprisal attacks across Saudi Arabia. The event was part of the Urban Cycling World Championships, which were also canceled as a result.

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Topics

Los Angeles Olympics Riyadh Saudi Saudi Arabia Urban Cycling World Championships

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Riyadh GPE · 3× AusCycling ORG · 1× Australian NORP · 1× Houthi NORP · 1× Saudi NORP · 1× Saudi Arabia GPE · 1× Switzerland GPE · 1× UCI ORG · 1× Yemen GPE · 1× the International Cycling Union ORG · 1×

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Saudi-hosted 2028 Olympics qualifier in BMX cycling cancelled after Riyadh airport bombing Urban Cycling World Championships were due to be staged Nov. 3-7 A BMX cycling qualifying event in Saudi Arabia for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics was canceled Friday after deadly missile attacks from neighbouring Yemen.

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🔮 “The decision follows a joint assessment of recent developments in the region and their impact on the logistical organization of the championships,” the International Cycling Union said in a statement announcing the events “will not proceed.”

2026-10-16 · CBC News

Saudi-hosted 2028 Olympics qualifier in BMX cycling cancelled after Riyadh airport bombing · assertive framing

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event → host → Yemen

The Urban Cycling World Championships were due to be staged Nov. 3-7 in Riyadh, where the city’s airport has been bombed in the past week by the Houthi rebel group. asserted

airport → stag → group

“The decision follows a joint assessment of recent developments in the region and their impact on the logistical organization of the championships,” the International Cycling Union said in a statement announcing the events “will not proceed.” asserted

events → follow → statement

Earlier Friday, the Australian cycling federation pulled its team citing travel advice about “the unpredictable security situation, with military strikes and reprisal attacks occurring across the country, including Riyadh.” asserted

strikes → pull → Riyadh

“In light of these developments, AusCycling cannot justify exposing our athletes and staff to these risks,” its statement said. asserted

statement → justify → risks

The Switzerland-based UCI said the championships were "set to bring together the world’s best riders in trials and BMX Freestyle (Park and Flatland)." asserted

championships → base → trials

It promised to update “shortly on the sporting consequences of this announcement.” asserted

It → promise → announcement

Two male and two female athletes in BMX freestyle park were set to earn a place in the LA Summer Games lineup. asserted

athletes → set → lineup

In 2028, BMX freestyle park riders will compete at the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area. asserted

riders → compete → Area

At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the event was held in Place de la Concorde. asserted

event → hold → Concorde