How sporting events are being impacted by Middle East conflict

BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.

Published 3 November 2026 at 16:01 UTC

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