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Golfer McIlroy withdraws from Rio Games over Zika fears

Mimi Sabreena 7:00:00 PM Malay Mail Online | All, Mukah Pages

File picture shows Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlroy teeing off on the second hole during the final round of the 2011 US Open golf tournament at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. — Reuters pic LONDON, June 22 — Golfing great Rory McIlroy delivered a blow to Ireland’s hopes of an Olympic medal today when he said he would not be going to the Rio Games over fears of the Zika virus.

“After speaking with those closest to me, I’ve come to realise that my health and my family’s health comes before anything else,” the 27-year-old four-time major champion said in a statement.

“Even though the risk of infection from the Zika virus is considered low, it is a risk nonetheless and a risk I am unwilling to take.

“I trust the Irish people will understand my decision. The unwavering support I receive every time I compete in a golf tournament at home or abroad means the world to me.”

McIlroy is the latest high profile golfer to pull out despite the sport making its debut at the Olympics.

Adam Scott, Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel, Marc Leishman and Vijay Singh have already said they will not travel to Brazil. — AFP

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