Jo Muir has been forced to pull out of the final qualifying event for this year’s Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The Haugh of Urr athlete had been set to take part in the UIPM World Championships, which got under way in Cairo in Tuesday.
But the plans were thrown into disarray after the UK Government announced Egypt would be added to the red list of countries on the same day, meaning anyone returning from there would be forced to quarantine.
As a result, Pentathlon GB have been forced to withdraw from the event.
A statement said: “Whilst significant effort has gone into preparing the athletes, coaches and support staff ahead of the event and ensuring the logistics for travel and competing are safe, following consultation with the DCMS and Pentathlon GB’s insurers, the British team set to travel to Cairo have regrettably been withdrawn from the competition.
“The athletes and staff set to travel are understandably disappointed with the outcome of the announcement – particularly due to the importance of the UIPM World Championships for those looking to achieve Olympic qualification status ahead of Tokyo – and Pentathlon GB are committed to providing the necessary support to all those impacted.
“All at Pentathlon GB wish the UIPM and those in attendance well with the event.”
Muir was well placed to secure a coveted Olympic slot before the competition as she stood second in the qualifying rankings, British team-mate Kate French the only athlete ahead of her.
