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Time of India
6 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Italian orienteering athlete dies at World Games in China amid intense heat
Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis died during the World Games in China. (Instagram) Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis, 29, died on Tuesday at the World Games in Chengdu, China, after collapsing during a middle-distance event on August 8 amid intense heat and humidity with temperatures above 30 degrees. Debertolis was found unconscious during the competition and passed away four days later despite receiving immediate medical attention at a leading Chinese medical facility, according to a joint statement from World Games organisers and the International Orienteering Federation (IOF). "Despite receiving immediate expert medical care at one of China's leading medical institutions, he passed away," the statement confirmed. The incident occurred during the final of the men's middle-distance event, approximately 50 kilometers outside central Chengdu. The six-kilometer course featured 180 meters of ascent and 20 control points. Athletes navigated through crop fields and villages on the rural course, using maps and compasses to reach designated checkpoints in the quickest time possible. Switzerland's Riccardo Rancan won the event with a time of 45 minutes and 22 seconds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If A Cat Bites Their Owner Heres What It Really Means Gloriousa Undo "I needed to acclimatise quickly with hot and humid conditions. I think I managed quite well," Rancan told Chinese state media. Debertolis, from Primiero in eastern Italy, was listed among 11 other athletes who did not finish the race. He was ranked 137th in the men's Orienteering World Rankings and had been competing since 2014. While pursuing his athletic career, Debertolis was also working towards a PhD at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, where he resided. The World Games, held every four years for sports not included in the Olympics, features approximately 4,000 athletes competing in 253 events. The 12th edition runs until August 17 in Chengdu. "World Games organisers and the IOF were struck by this tragedy and extend their heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the athlete and the whole orienteering community. Our thoughts are with those touched by this event," the joint statement read. The organisers pledged to "continue to support the family of Mattia Debertolis and the orienteering community in every possible way." Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
eNCA
6 days ago
- Sport
- eNCA
Italian athlete dies at World Games in China
CHENGDU - Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis died on Tuesday at the World Games in Chengdu, China after collapsing during competition, organisers said. Debertolis, 29, was found unconscious during an orienteering event on August 8 and died four days later, said a joint statement from World Games organisers and the International Orienteering Federation (IOF). The World Games is a multisport event held every four years for disciplines not included in the Olympics. "Despite receiving immediate expert medical care at one of China's leading medical institutions, he passed away," the statement said. It did not provide details on the cause of death. Orienteering sees athletes navigate an unmarked course with a map and compass, punching in at designated spots along the route, in the quickest time. The event, held approximately 50 kilometres (30 miles) outside of central Chengdu, took place in intense heat and humidity, with temperatures above 30 degrees. Debertolis was taking part in the final of the men's middle-distance event when he collapsed. The winner, Switzerland's Riccardo Rancan, completed the course in 45 minutes and 22 seconds. Debertolis was listed as "Did Not Finish" in official results, along with 11 other athletes. He was ranked 137th in the men's Orienteering World Rankings and had been competing since 2014, according to the IOF website. He participated in several World Championships and World Cups as part of the Italian team. This is the 12th edition of the World Games and it runs until August 17. World Games organisers and the IOF will "continue to support the family of Mattia Debertolis and the orienteering community in every possible way", the joint statement said.
