Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Rory McIlroy pulls out of Rio Games over Zika virus fears

Golfer Rory McIlroy, who was due to play for Ireland in the upcoming Olympic Games in Brazil has become the latest sports star to opt-out of the event due to concerns about the Zika virus.   

McIlroy said after speaking to close family he had realized being potentially exposed to the virus was not a risk he was willing to take.   From London, Catherine Drew reports. 

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