ZIMBABWEAN athletes have been dealt a body blow as they will miss out from the US$500 000 bailout fund after World Athletics said part of the criteria for eligibility is for one to have qualified for the 2020 Olympics.
While the world sporting extravaganza was pushed forward to next year, it will not be of no use for Zimbabwean athletes because the deadline for applications has been set for May 31.
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