Rory McIlroy Withdraws From the Olympics
Rory McIlroy won't be competing at the Olympic Games in Rio.
The Holywood golfer says it's because of fears of the Zika virus.
In a statement McIlroy said "After speaking with those closest to me, I've come to realize that my health and my family's health comes before anything else. 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."
The Olympic council of Ireland have also released a statement saying they're "extremely Disappointed" that Rory won't be with them in Rio, but say they respect his decision.
Rory's statement in full reads:
While the Olympic Council of Ireland have also released a statement expressing their disappointment that Rory won't be with them in rio.
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