UKA picked a team for the event in Nicosia on March 14-15, but has now withdrawn due to the conflict in Iran.
The British team withdrew from the European Throwing Cup in Nicosia, Cyprus, due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
UK Athletics said: “UK Athletics can confirm that, following safety advice, we will not be sending a team to the upcoming European Throwing Cup. Given the current situation in the Middle East and site security concerns relating to British activity in Cyprus, we believe the unknown risk and potential disruption to the team is too great.
“The team was selected earlier this week and we share the disappointment of our athletes. We wish all participants a successful event and look forward to returning in 2027.”
Athletes hoping to compete in the event include multiple British shot put champion Scott Lincoln ahead of the World Indoor Championships in Poland the following weekend (March 20-22).
The small Eastern Mediterranean nation was unexpectedly drawn into the fallout from US and Israeli attacks on Iran when a drone strike hit the RAF Akrotiri base there on March 2.
More broadly, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office warned that “terrorist attacks in Cyprus cannot be ruled out.”
In its latest guidance (March 6), the Foreign Office stated: “There is a significant threat of terrorist attack globally affecting the interests of the United Kingdom and British citizens, including by groups and individuals who view the United Kingdom and British citizens as targets. Please remain aware of your surroundings at all times.”
However, the European Hurling Cup goes ahead and no other nation has withdrawn.
At the moment it is unknown how long the conflict will last or if it will escalate. But other events in the area that could be affected are the Diamond League that will be held in Doha in two months, on May 8.
