German pentathlon coach thrown out of Tokyo Games for punching a horse

Annika Schleu wrestles with Saint Boy ahead of her round (Mike Egerton/PA)

A German modern pentathlon coach has been thrown out of the Tokyo Olympics for punching a horse during competition.

Kim Raisner was trying to assist German athlete Annika Schleu as she battled to control Saint Boy ahead of her show jumping round in the women’s event on Friday.