UK Athletics fined over death of UAE Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei
Summary
UK Athletics was fined 350,000 British pounds after the death of Abdullah Hayayei, a Paralympic athlete from the UAE, who died in 2017 during training when a metal throwing cage fell on him. UK Athletics admitted to serious safety failings that caused the accident, and the organization must also pay court costs.Key Facts
- Abdullah Hayayei, a 36-year-old Paralympian from the UAE, died in 2017 while training in London.
- The accident occurred when a metal throwing cage fell on him at Newham Leisure Centre.
- Investigations showed missing stabilizing metal base plates on the discus cage caused the fall.
- UK Athletics pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter and was fined £350,000 ($471,000).
- The organization was also ordered to pay £44,000 ($59,000) in court costs.
- Keith Davies, head of sport for the event, pleaded guilty to a health and safety offence and received a community sentence with unpaid work.
- The Crown Prosecution Service stated UK Athletics was grossly negligent in managing safety.
- UK Athletics apologized and promised to improve safety standards in the sport.
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