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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Emily Pennink

UK Athletics fined £350,000 over death of Paralympic athlete killed by cage collapse

Abdullah Hayayei died when a shot put cage collapsed on him - (Getty)

UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 over the “wholly avoidable” death of a Paralympian, who was killed when a practice cage collapsed on his head.

Father-of-five Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was preparing to represent the United Arab Emirates at the World Athletics Championships in London when the 440lb metal structure fell on him at Newham Leisure Centre in east London on July 11, 2017.

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