Both victims, although, are out of hazard after being handled at a close-by hospital.
Kenyan coach Dennis Maragia was talking to one in every of his athletes outdoors the competitors area of the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, when a stray canine instantly got here and bit him, in response to the official.
Later, the organisers additionally knowledgeable that Japanese coach Meiko Okumatsu was additionally bitten by a stray canine whereas she was supervising coaching of her athletes on the warm-up monitor adjoining to the principle competitors space.
“Our coach Mr. Dennis was speaking to an athlete near the call room, and a stray dog came out from nowhere and bit him,” Joel Atuti, who accompanied the staff as a authorities of Kenya consultant, instructed PTI.
“The incident happened around 10 a.m. Blood was oozing out of his leg and the medical team stationed at the stadium reached there. He was taken to a hospital and given treatment, including injections,” he added.
“He is otherwise fine, no problem as of now. He will take some medicines also.”
Call room is the world the place the gamers assemble earlier than their respective occasions. Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium has two name rooms each some meters away from the principle competitors area.
In some athletics occasions, name room is positioned simply close to the nice and cozy up space.
The organisers stated each the coaches have been instantly attended to and offered on-spot medical consideration on the Athlete Medical Room. They have been then taken to Safdarjung Hospital the place they obtained acceptable remedy, after which they have been taken to their respective staff lodges.
“The Organising Committee reiterates its unwavering commitment to ensuring an uncompromised environment of safety, health, and security for athletes, officials, and spectators,” a press release from the organisers stated.
“Despite these precautionary measures, the problem of people repeatedly feeding stray canine close to the venue has allowed animals to re-enter the premises. Unfortunately, this has led to 2 remoted incidents on the warm-up monitor on 3 October 2025 with coaches of Japan and Kenya getting bitten.
“Following these incidents, the MCD has reinforced its deployment with two dedicated dog-catching teams permanently stationed inside the stadium premises, supported by vehicles for rapid removal and transfer of strays to shelter homes. All captured animals are being relocated in line with strict animal welfare norms, ensuring both safety and humane treatment.”
The organisers stated they, on August 21, had made a proper request to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to safeguard the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by eradicating stray canine from the venue.
“Acting swiftly, the MCD cleared the premises nicely earlier than the beginning of the Championships, and dog-catching autos have been stationed on the stadium from Day 1 to make sure fixed vigilance and instant response.
“The Organising Committee underscores that whereas animal welfare norms are being totally revered, the protection, well being, and well-being of individuals is non-negotiable. The stadium and surrounding areas have been totally sanitized in coordination with civic businesses, and strengthened preventive measures are actually in place to make sure uninterrupted, safe conduct of the Championships.
“Two on-site teams, supported by stationed vehicles, continue round-the-clock operations to ensure there is no compromise on participant safety and the successful hosting of the Championships.”
Around 35 DCOs taking dope pattern
It can be learnt that round 35 Dope Sample Officers (DCO) from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) are right here to take samples from the athletes, which numbered round 1500.
Since National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in Delhi is WADA accredited, the samples may very well be examined right here, an official stated.
“Since, India is the host country, it is but natural that DCOs arranged by NADA will take the dope samples,” the official stated.
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