Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Delhi Stadium Addresses Stray Dog Incident During Championships
During the World Para Athletics Championships, coaches from Japan and Kenya were bitten by stray dogs.
The incidents happened on the warm-up track.
The coaches received medical attention, including rabies vaccinations.
The incidents prompted a swift response from the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD).
The MCD had previously taken action to clear the stadium of dogs.
Despite this, dogs re-entered the premises because people fed them.
Dog-catching teams are now stationed at the stadium, and the captured animals are relocated to shelters, ensuring humane treatment.
Coaches from Japan and Kenya were bitten by stray dogs.
The incidents occurred on the warm-up track on October 3, 2025.
The coaches received medical treatment, including rabies vaccinations.
The MCD deployed dog-catching teams to remove stray dogs.
The stadium and surrounding areas have been sanitized.
- Who
- Coaches from Japan and Kenya
- What
- Dog bites
- When
- October 3, 2025
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
- Why
- Stray dogs present at the event
Event Organizers
Public/Animal Welfare
Stray Dog Management
Event Organizers
Prioritize athlete safety and event continuity.
Public/Animal Welfare
Advocate for humane treatment of strays, even while addressing safety concerns.
- Event
- World Para Athletics Championships
- Location
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi
- Incident
- Dog bites
- Victims
- Coaches from Japan and Kenya
- Date
- October 3, 2025
- Treatment
- Medical attention and rabies vaccines
- Response
- Dog-catching teams deployed
Sources
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