Ironman Goa athlete hospitalised after jellyfish stings

An athlete was hospitalised after multiple jellyfish stings during Ironman 70.3 Goa 2026 swim. Satyam Shanker Sahai suffered severe pain, swelling palpitations before receiving treatment. He alleged that medical staff failed to check his blood pressure or follow an anaphylaxis protocol. His account has sparked concerns about emergency preparedness and athlete safety at open-water sporting events.