Italian sportsman Mattia Debertolis dies after competing at World Games in China
International Orienteering Federation president Tom Hollowell said in a statement on Tuesday that he was 'not able to adequately describe in words the unfathomable depth of sadness in this tragic loss of life.'
World Games organizers had previously said that Debertolis, 29, fell unconscious while participating in a men's middle-distance event last Friday.
Debertolis was a member of the Italy team and had participated in several World Championships and World Cups. He placed fifth in the 2022 World Cup final relay.
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