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UAE para-athlete dies after discus cage collapses on him

<p>Para-athlete Abdullah Hayayei died after a discus cage collapsed on him as he trained in London ahead of the upcoming World Para-athletics Championships</p>

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Abdullah Hayayei

Abdullah Hayayei

UAE's discus thrower Abdullah Hayayei. Pic/getty images
UAE's discus thrower Abdullah Hayayei. Pic/getty images

Para-athlete Abdullah Hayayei died after a discus cage collapsed on him as he trained in London ahead of the upcoming World Para-athletics Championships. The 36-year-old, who was due to represent the United Arab Emirates in the F34 class discus, javelin and shot put, was training at Newham Leisure Centre on Tuesday in preparation for the championships which begin at the London Stadium tomorrow.

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