Death of Korean ace sparks call for inquiry

SOUTH KOREAN Olympic chiefs have demanded a full inquiry into the death of Asian Games equestrian rider Kim Hyung Chil to discover whether or not the competition, held in pouring rain, was mismanaged.

Kim, 47, died when his horse, Bundaberg Black, hit a fence and stumbled, tossing him to the ground during the individual cross country competition.

The mare fell on top of him and the Seoul resident, 47, never regained consciousness.