Widow demands justice as sentencing begins for athlete's death
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 1:22 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The widow of Abdullah Hayayei, a Paralympian killed in a shot-put cage collapse during training in London in 2017, is urging for justice as legal proceedings commence. Hayayei suffered a fatal head injury when the improperly assembled cage fell on him. UK Athletics Ltd has pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter, and Keith Davies, who oversaw the cage's construction, admitted to a health and safety violation. In a victim statement, Badriah, Hayayei's widow, expressed the lasting impact of the tragedy on her family. The court was informed that the cage was never correctly assembled despite previous warnings about its dangers. Sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, with possible fines reaching millions for UK Athletics.
- •Abdullah Hayayei died in July 2017 during training in London.
- •The shot-put cage fell due to improper assembly without its base plate.
- •UK Athletics Ltd pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter.
- •Keith Davies admitted to a health and safety charge.
- •Sentencing is expected on Tuesday with fines potentially up to £20 million.
- 1:22 PMYahoo Sports — Widow demands justice for Paralympian killed in London shot-put cage collapse tragedy
"Abdullah Hayayei died after a shot-put cage collapsed in 2017
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