The family of a 14-year-old boy was left shocked and grieved after the teen suddenly collapsed and died during a school rugby training in Melaka yesterday (June 24).
According to a report by NST, the incident took place at around 6pm when the victim was listening to a coach’s briefing after training was briefly halted for a break.
No record of health problems
Speaking to the English daily, the victim’s grand-uncle, Yahya Endut, said he had cared for the victim since he was young boy, adding that the teen was living in the school hostel.
He added the boy’s sudden demise left him stunned as the victim had a clean bill of health and never once complained about being ill.
“I was informed that the victim had just completed about 15 minutes of training before taking a break with his friends.
“While the coach was giving a briefing, he who was sitting suddenly collapsed and had difficulty breathing,” he said when met at the Melaka Hospital.
The victim’s family were seen grieving at the hospital, where they embraced each other for comfort.
Meanwhile, the tragedy was confirmed by State Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman, who said the victim was a student at a school in Telok Mas.
He added the victim was believed to have collapsed during a briefing after rugby training before being confirmed dead.
“The body has been sent to the Melaka Hospital’s Forensic Medicine Department for further action.”
A statement is expected to be released soon, according to acting Melaka Tengah police chief Superintendent Halim Abas.
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