The SSL Gold Cup Finals, scheduled to be held in Bahrain from October 28th to November 20th, 2022 in which Ireland was scheduled to compete have been postponed with under three weeks to go before the first gun.
In a statement, the organisers said: "The entire SSL Team, the Bahrain Maritime Sports Association (BMSA) and the Sailing Athletes Foundation (SAF) are naturally dismayed to have to make this decision with the event so close, but logistical and technical challenges, amplified by the current world environment, made it impossible to host the event in the manner which the event deserves".
Nicholas O'Leary's Irish Green Armada Team earned a place in Bahrain's SSL Gold Cup 2022 Final after qualifying on Lake Neuchatel in May.
The statement continues: "Bringing together the incredible National Teams, made up of the most decorated sailors ever assembled at one event, remains the intention of the SSL Team and, despite this setback, the goal remains as strong as ever".
"We share the disappointment of the sailors set to compete, as well as that of sailing enthusiasts worldwide and the wider sporting public who were looking forward to following the event", organisers said.
"The scope of the SSL Gold Cup Finals is unprecedented, and arrangements for the event moving forwards will be announced in due course, following discussion with the SSL teams, the statement concludes.