Pistorius is allowed to travel abroad for competitions after a judge changed his bail restrictions earlier this week as he awaits trial for killing his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.

Pistorius, known as the ‘Blade Runner’, could attempt to qualify for this year’s World Championships in Moscow. Although van Zyl has said a return will be Pistorius’ decision, he does not believe event organisers will be put off with the pending court case.