Kim Hyung Chil from South Korea died
whilst taking part in the cross country
event in Doha.
His horse Bundaburg
Black fell on top of Mr Hyung Chil
whilst negotiating fence eight at the
cross country course. Medics were on the
scene to attend to Mr Hyung Chil and he
was taken to the Hamad General Hospital
where he didn't regain consciousness.
The oldest member of the South Korean
Equestrian Team at the age of 54, Kim
Hyung Chil had represented South Korea
at four previous Asian Games and had won
team silver in Busan in 2002.
The
cross country competition was halted for
two and a half hours whilst a course
inspection was carried out by the safety
and technical delegates.
The horse,
Bundaburg Black, is said to be showing
no signs of injury following the fall
but is being kept under observation for
the time being.
A full investigation
will be carried out following the
incident.
South Korea has made a winning start
to the games, winning individual and
team gold medals in the dressage
competition
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