Shanghai Diamond League schedule and start times including Amy Hunt, Sha’Carri Richardson and Karsten Warholm
The 2026 Diamond League season begins in Shanghai on May 16, delayed by a week due to the conflict in the Middle East affecting the original Doha opener. Top athletes including Sha’Carri Richardson, Karsten Warholm, and Amy Hunt are competing across various track and field events. The event is broadcast live on BBC Two and available via BBC iPlayer for UK viewers.
- ▪The 2026 Diamond League started in Shanghai on May 16 after the Doha event was postponed to June due to the Middle East conflict.
- ▪Sha’Carri Richardson, Shericka Jackson, Shaunae Miller-Uibo, and Amy Hunt are competing in the women’s 200m in Shanghai.
- ▪World record holders Mondo Duplantis and Karsten Warholm are headlining the men’s events, with Warholm racing in the 300m hurdles.
- ▪The Shanghai Diamond League is being held at the Shaoxing China Textile City Sports Center.
- ▪UK viewers can watch the event live on BBC Two with coverage starting at midday BST and streaming via BBC iPlayer.
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