New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Kenya’s dash coach Dennis Mwanzo, who was bitten by a canine on the warm-up observe at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium throughout apply on the ongoing World Para Athletics Championships, mentioned that he has ‘ache in his leg and a little bit headache’.
Coach Meiko Okumatsu (Japan) & Coach Dennis Maragia (Kenya) sustained bites whereas supervising coaching. Both have been instantly attended and supplied on-spot medical consideration on the Athlete Medical Room. They have been then taken to Safdarjung Hospital, the place they acquired acceptable remedy, after which they have been taken to their respective inns.
After the incident, Dennis informed ANI that he was together with his crew’s athlete when felt ‘one thing touching his leg’.
‘I’ve ache in my leg and a little bit headache…I’ve been taking water since morning as a result of I assumed it was dehydration, however I nonetheless have a headache…I used to be with my athlete for a warm-up. After I clapped for her to go, I felt one thing touching my leg. I assumed it was my physiotherapist. When I turned, I noticed a canine, and it was already biting me…When I noticed canines, I assumed they have been pleasant however I got here to understand that they don’t seem to be pleasant…When I noticed the Japanese Coach, I didn’t know what occurred. Later, she informed me she was bitten by a canine,’ mentioned Dennis.
The Organising Committee of the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 has reiterated its dedication to making sure an uncompromised setting of security, well being, and safety for athletes, officers, and spectators, after it was reported that some international delegates have been bitten by stray canines on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
According to the organisers, on August 21, a proper request was made to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to safeguard the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by eradicating stray canines from the venue. Acting swiftly, the MCD cleared the premises effectively earlier than the beginning of the Championships, and dog-catching automobiles have been stationed on the stadium from Day 1 to make sure fixed vigilance and fast response.
Despite these precautionary measures, the problem of people repeatedly feeding stray canines close to the venue has allowed animals to re-enter the premises. Unfortunately, this led to 2 remoted incidents on the warm-up observe on October 3, 2025, with Coaches of Japan & Kenya getting bitten.
Following these incidents, the MCD has bolstered its deployment with two devoted dog-catching groups completely stationed contained in the stadium premises, supported by automobiles for the speedy elimination and switch of strays to shelter properties. All captured animals are being relocated in accordance with strict animal welfare requirements, guaranteeing each their security and humane remedy.
The Organising Committee underscored that whereas animal welfare norms are being absolutely revered, the protection, well being, and well-being of individuals is non-negotiable. The stadium and surrounding areas have been absolutely sanitised in coordination with civic businesses, and strengthened preventive measures at the moment are in place to make sure uninterrupted, safe conduct of the Championships.
Two on-site groups, supported by stationed automobiles, proceed round the clock operations to make sure there isn’t a compromise on participant security and the profitable internet hosting of the World Para Athletics Championships 2025. (ANI)