Oscar Pistorius 'Won't Compete Again In 2013'

Oscar Pistorius will not compete again this year as he awaits trial for murder, his agent has confirmed.

The double-amputee, who claims he mistook his girlfriend for an intruder when he shot her, has remained largely out of public view amid intense international interest in his case.

The 26-year-old is on bail following the February 14 shooting, but is allowed to compete before his court case is heard.

However, Ampie Louw, the six-times Paralympic champion's coach, has turned down invitations to take part in major international athletic events.

"We have decided as a team we are not talking (about) any training or athletics," he said. "We have postponed (races) for the whole year."

He said Pistorius was not psychologically ready to take part in any events.

"He is nowhere close to being in a position to train. He just does fitness exercises in the morning with his family."

It means the South African will not compete in the IPC World Championships in Lyon in July.

He had not been invited to compete in the London Anniversary Games that same month.

Pistorius is next due in court on June 4, and a trial is expected to take place before the end of this year.