Original sentence: After competing in the 2012 Oceania Weightlifting Championships, it was alleged that Kuom had demanded and received $5000 from Australian team officials prior to agreeing to compete.Koum has denied the allegations.Kuom was required to lift in order to allow an Australia competitor to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics
Edited sentence: At the 2012 Oceania Weightlifting Championships Koum's participation would become extremely important to the Australian Olympic Committee as he was their best chance to qualify a competitor in the weightlifting at the 2012 London Olympics.It is believed Koum's actions will cost him a place in the 2012 London Olympics squad.Koum allegedly attempted to extort $5000 from an Australian Olympic official while competing in the 2012 Oceania Weightlifting Championship in Samoa.Koum would end up lifting the 250 kg that was required to secure Australia's spot in the  olympics and would finish second overall in the weight class