Doha, Qatar - This preview of the men's events at the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Championships, Doha, Qatar (12-14 March) is based on entry information received by the IAAF but before the official start lists have been decided.

UKA today announced that reigning indoor and outdoor World Champion, Phillips Idowu will not defend his indoor crown in Doha later this week.

Spain's Natalia Rodríguez is looking to bounce back from the heartbreak of being disqualified after initially getting the gold medal in last summer's World Championships 1500m with a place on the podium over the same distance at next weekend's World Indoor Championships in Doha.

High jumper Ariane Friedrich, one of Germany's main medal hopes at this weekend's IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha, has had to withdraw from the event due to a knee injury.

German hurdler Carolin Nytra has had to withdraw from the World Indoor Athletics Championships after suffering an Achilles tendon problem.

INDIANAPOLIS - Led by strength in the hurdles and field events and boasting six past World Indoor champions, Team USA fields a strong roster of 53 athletes for the 2010 IAAF World Indoor Track & Field championships, to be held March 12-14 in Doha, Qatar. Athletes will compete for a total of nearly $2.5 million in prize money, including $40,000 for individual champions.

Monte-Carlo – The IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha which will take place from 12 to 14 March 2010 are expected to become the biggest gathering in terms of participating nations in the history of these championships, exceeding the previous record set two years ago in Valencia.

A large, powerful squad of 27 athletes have been selected to represent France at the 13th IAAF World Indoor Championships, Doha, Qatar (12 – 14 March).

Former World and Olympic champion Liu Xiang of China has confirmed his participation at next week’s IAAF World Indoor Championships in Doha, Qatar.

Christina Vukicevic decided less than two weeks ago to pencil the World Indoor Championships into her diary but, having reduced her Norwegian 60m hurdles record twice last Saturday, she is going to Doha looking to get among the medals.