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Ramu R ByExpress News ServiceTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Organisers of the 80th Kerala University Athletic Meet ensured that safety measures were strengthened at the event to avoid mishaps similar to the hammer throw incident in Pala in which a 17-year-old student died. The hammer throw event which was held at the University Stadium on Friday was held in a closed space to ensure the safety of athletes and volunteers. “During the hammer throw, outsiders were not allowed near the field. The college had secured the trophy for the same during the Kerala University Athletic Meet last year too. Pole vault, discus throw, triple jump, 110m hurdles (men) are some of the events lined up on Saturday, the final day of the meet..