Vijay to skip Games citing Zika fears


  • Golf
  • Thursday, 14 Apr 2016

Jan 15, 2016; Honolulu, HI, USA; PGA golfer Vijay Singh tees off on the 16th hole during the second round of the Sony Open in Hawaii golf tournament at Waialae Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

LONDON (Reuters) - Former world number one golfer Vijay Singh says he will skip this summer's Rio Olympics, citing the Zika virus as the reason.

The Fijian told the Golf Channel he would instead work on his game on the PGA Tour.

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