A trial is underway in Veria, Greece, involving a track coach and a stadium manager charged with negligence leading to the serious injury of a 17-year-old pole vaulter in May 2019. The young athlete suffered critical head injuries after falling onto exposed pillars during training, resulting in him becoming wheelchair-bound. Both defendants previously received a suspended 12-month prison sentence. The emotional testimony from the athlete’s father highlighted the severity of the situation, describing life-threatening moments during his son’s recovery. The defense has requested further expert evaluations, prompting courtroom tensions, while the prosecutor seeks to dismiss this request.