Paralympic shot putter died in 'accident waiting to happen'
UK Athletics is facing sentencing for corporate manslaughter following the death of Paralympic athlete Abdullah Hayayei in 2017. The athlete was killed when a heavy shot-putting cage collapsed due to missing components during a training session.
Why it matters
The case highlights the critical importance of health and safety regulations in professional sports and the legal consequences of corporate negligence.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Abdullah Hayayei competed at the 2016 Paralympics, finishing sixth in the javelin and seventh in the shot put
The report provides a factual account of court proceedings and legal admissions.
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