UK Athletics (UKA) and its former head of sport have pleaded not guilty to manslaughter charges related to the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei, who died in 2017 when a metal cage fell on him during training. The allegations suggest that the shot put cage was set up without a base structure, compromising safety. UKA is also accused of neglecting its duty to provide safe equipment for athletics events. The case highlights critical health and safety issues within sports organizations, as it questions the responsibility of management to ensure participant safety.
UK Athletics and its former head of sport are facing manslaughter charges related to the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei due to equipment negligence.
The UK's charges claim that a shot put cage lacked a necessary base structure, leading to Hayayei's fatal accident during training.
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