The Latest Breaking News from UK Athletics

Thursday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

Commonwealth Games medals up for grabs in weightlifting, track cycling and athletics.

The Independent UK · Jul 29

UK Athletics fined A$650K over Paralympian's death

The governing body of British athletics has been fined $A650,000 after pleading guilty to corporate manslaughter following a Paralympian's death while training.

AAP · Jun 2

UK Athletics fined £350,000 over ‘wholly avoidable’ death of Paralympian

UK Athletics has been fined £350,000 over the death of a Paralympian who was killed during a training session in east London in 2017

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2

Widow of Paralympian killed in shot-put training calls for ‘just’ punishment

Abdullah Hayayei, who represented the United Arab Emirates, suffered a severe head injury when a 440lb metal cage fell on him.

Evening Standard · Jun 1

UK Athletics facing huge fine over death of Paralympian during London shot put training

According to Sentencing Council guidelines, corporate manslaughter carries a fine of between £180,000 and £20 million

Evening Standard · Jun 1

England stuck in India after T20 World Cup exit due to Middle East conflict

England hope to charter a flight back home over the weekend

Evening Standard · Mar 6

UK Athletics admits causing death of Paralympian hit on head by metal pole during training

Father-of-five Abdullah Hayayei, 36, was preparing to represent the UAE at the World Para Athletics Championships in London in 2017 when part of a throwing cage fell on him and he died at the scene

The Independent UK · Feb 20

UK Athletics pleads guilty to corporate manslaughter after death of Paralympian

UK Athletics is facing a seven-figure fine after pleading guilty to corporate manslaughter following the death of a Paralympian who was hit on the head by a metal pole while preparing the London World Para Athletics Championships in 2017

The Guardian - UK · Feb 20

UK Athletics admits guilt after death of Paralympian during training in London

Abdullah Hayayei, who represented the United Arab Emirates, was preparing to represent his country in the F34 class discus, javelin and shot put.

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Laura Muir’s former athletics coach banned for three years for serious misconduct

Andy Young, who guided Laura Muir to world glory, has been given a three-year ban, backdated to April 2023, by an independent appeal panel

The Guardian - UK · Sep 30, 2025