Big names set for AIT Grand Prix but Bingtian withdraws

Organisers of the AIT International Grand Prix have confirmed that Su Bingtian has been withdrawn from this year's AIT International Grand Prix.  

The decision was made following the ongoing health situation in China as fears grow over the spread of the coronavirus.

The organisers have stated that it is not advisable for athletes living in China to travel at this time and with the best interests of the athlete and general population in mind, Bingtian has been withdrawn from this year's AIT International Grand Prix.

Bingtian is the first Asian-born sprinter to break the sub-10-seconds barrier in the 100 metres and he delivered an impressive performance at last year's AIT International Grand Prix.

Now all eyes will be on Ethiopia's Samuel Tefera as he attempts to break the World Indoor Mile record. British Olympic athlete Asha Philip will also be competing in this year's Grand Prix which takes place on Wednesday evening of next week, February 12.

Some of the star athletes expected to compete at this year's event include Ciara Mageean, Thomas Barr, Phil Healy, Mark English, Molly Scott, Gina Akpe Moses, Nadia Power, Pavel Maslak and Marcin Lewandowski.