Qataris blame low crowds on late starts

By John Bagratuni
Updated October 1 2019 - 7:45am, first published 3:16am
Athletes have competed in front of tiny crowds at the world athletics championships in Qatar.
Athletes have competed in front of tiny crowds at the world athletics championships in Qatar.

Qatari organisers have blamed the many empty seats at the world athletics championships on finals being held late in the evening for overseas TV purposes.

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