Emily Diamond (left) is hoping to represent Great Britain at the delayed Tokyo Olympics later this yearBritish athlete Emily Diamond has urged elite athletes not to abuse the exemption that allows them to train and compete during the national lockdown. In recent days, there has been heightened scrutiny of the elite sport dispensation from the UK government. Elite athletes have also faced criticism for mid-season trips to the United Arab Emirates, where Diamond is currently on a British Athletics training camp. The UAE was on the government's exemption list, although it is being removed from the UK list of travel corridors. However, she emphasised athletes have been given the same protocols to follow as in the UK, and that their coronavirus tests have all come back negative.

Source: BBC January 12, 2021 20:03 UTC