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Katie Taylor takes a dig at golfers Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy following their Olympic withdrawals

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Katie Taylor hits out at pro golfers as they pull out of the Rio Olympics
Katie Taylor hits out at pro golfers as they pull out of the Rio Olympics

Boxing champ Katie Taylor, publicly hit out at pro golfers on social media yesterday, as they continue to drop out of the upcoming 2016 Olympics.

Rory McIlroy, Jason Day and Shane Lowry have all pulled out of travelling to the Rio Olympics due to the dangers of the zika virus.

Katie, who is competing in the games herself, took to Twitter yesterday, claiming that the golfers are full of excuses. In her tweet she wrote, “Another one bites the dust. I wonder what excuse the golfers would of made if there was no virus.”

He's not prepared to go over to Brazil
He’s not prepared to go over to Brazil

Along with the passive-aggressive tweet, Katie posted the statement released by Jason Day, where he explains his reasons for dropping out.

The men all expressed their sadness at not competing in this summer’s competition, but all felt it was too big a risk to take for their families with the zika virus.

Jason’s said that, “It is with deep regret” that he announce his withdrawal from the Summer Olympic Games. “The reason for my decision is my concerns about the possible transmission of the zika virus and the potential risks that it may present to my wife’s future pregnancies and to future members of our family,” he continued.

Padraig Harrington is still set to compete
Padraig Harrington is still set to compete

Padraig Harrington and Seamus Power are now the only two Irish representatives set to take on other international golfers in the competition.

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