Summary
UK Athletics has admitted to being responsible for the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei due to corporate manslaughter. Hayayei died in 2017 when a metal cage fell on him during training in London. Keith Davies also admitted to a health and safety violation related to the incident.
Key Facts
- UK Athletics pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter in the death of Abdullah Hayayei.
- Hayayei died in July 2017 after a metal cage fell on him while he was training.
- The incident occurred at Newham Leisure Centre in London.
- UK Athletics initially pleaded not guilty in March 2025 but changed their plea later.
- Keith Davies, involved with the 2017 World Para-athletics Championships, admitted to breaking health and safety laws.
- The court plans to hold a two-day sentencing hearing in early June.
- Abdullah Hayayei was training for the World Para-athletics Championships at the time of his death.
- Hayayei had competed in the Paralympics and was a father of five.
