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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Horror moment jiu-jitsu student left PARALYZED from neck down after being slammed by instructor ‘Sinistro'
THIS is the horror moment a jiu-jitsu student was left paralysed from the neck down after being slammed by his black belt instructor. Jack Greener, a beginner white belt, was seen receiving horrific injuries after his instructor put on a move that struck his neck. 4 Moment Greener's trainer put on a move that struck his neck. Credit: Instagram 4 Greener was seen on the floor after receiving horror injuruies Credit: Instagram 4 The horrific accident crushed his cervical vertebrae, effectively paralysing his entire body below the neck Footage shows Greener pitting against his instructor, dubbed "Sinistro", inside a training facility. The beginner was on all fours when his instructor flipped him forward before twisting his head and neck. Greener immediately lost control over his body and fell to the ground. He was rushed to the hospital - just days before he was supposed to graduate from college in 2018. The horrific accident crushed his cervical vertebrae, effectively paralysing his entire body below the neck. Greener was forced to spend months in the hospital, recovering from multiple strokes as a result of his injuries, according to the He then sued Del Mar Jiu Jitsu club in San Diego for the injuries and blamed his instructor, Iturralde, for his 'dynamic, aggressive grappling style". Greener, now a mountain climber and a popular motivational speaker, was first awarded $56 million by a San Diego jury in 2023. Most read in The US Sun Rahul Ravipudi, one of Greener's attorneys, said: "[The judgement] cements a critical legal victory not only for our client, but also for injured athletes across California by reaffirming that sports instructors and facilities may be held accountable when they unreasonably increase risks beyond those inherent in the sport." BJJ legend Rener Gracie, who was called as an expert witness in the case, said: "The black belt instructor did a technique that placed his entire body weight on Greener's neck, causing him to instantly fall limp and lose all function of his limbs." It comes after a champion martial artist Mohit Sharma, 21, was fighting in the second round of a university wushu tournament on Monday in India. People immediately rushed to provide assistance, and medics were called. Sharma, though, could not be revived after a reported suspected heart attack. According to the Indian Express, he was taken to the on-site medical centre then transported to a district hospital. But the young boxer sadly passed away as he was declared dead on arrival at Kharar Government hospital on Monday evening, it was later confirmed. Meanwhile, a mixed martial arts fighter died days after collapsing during a training session. 4 Greener was forced to spend months in the hospital, recovering from multiple strokes as a result of his injuries Credit: Instagram Zach Doran was sparring at his local gym when his heart suddenly stopped. The 18-year-old spent 10 days in a coma before his parents Jason and Tami made the "tough" decision to turn his life support machine off. "He literally fought to his death," his dad, a teacher and "He was doing a sparring session and during round seven or eight, he just collapsed. "They had thought that he had taken a kick to the chest or a blow to the head, but someone was recording his bouts and it was none of that. "You could tell he was getting tired and just folded over." The "super healthy" teenager, who had been an Read more on the Irish Sun But his girlfriend Libby Gilmore, 18, believes The sportsman reportedly "always had one" before going to the gym or an MMA session, as well as a "pre-workout" - a supplement designed to enhance energy.
Economist
7 days ago
- Politics
- Economist
Suspect in Colorado attack charged
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The Irish Sun
02-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Tourist, 28, plunges 50ft to her death from edge of rooftop swimming pool at luxurious villa in Phuket
A TOURIST has died after plunging 50ft from the edge of a rooftop swimming pool at a luxurious villa on the Thai island of Phuket. Veronika Kobzova, 28, a Ukrainian circus acrobat, had been relaxing around the pool when she walked to the edge and fell late at night. Advertisement 5 Ukrainian circus acrobat Veronika Kobzova, 28, died when she fell from a rooftop pool in Thailand Credit: East2West 5 She had been recently performing around Asia Credit: East2West 5 The acrobat fell about 50ft from the apparently unguarded rooftop pool down into a gulley Credit: East2West The holidaymaker 'made a misstep' and tumbled down into an alley below, according to witnesses. Friends rushed to check on her after she disappeared over the side, but she tragically could not be saved. She was pronounced dead less than an hour after her fall at 3:30am, which inflicted serious 'head and chin' injuries. Veronika was a member of a famous Ukrainian circus family . Advertisement read more in world news Her uncle Mykola Kobzov, head of Circus Kobzov, said: 'In a tragic accident, my niece Veronika Kobzova has passed away. 'She fell from a height of 15 metres. 'Young, beautiful, successful — and now such a terrible loss. 'Veronika, we will always remember you. I love you. Our whole family is in mourning.' Advertisement Most read in The US Sun Breaking Pictures appear to show the rooftop pool without any protective barriers. The pool reaches right to the edge of the building, beyond which there is a sheer drop down to a steep gulley with a concrete wall. Horror as influencer, 19, plunges 150ft to her death from parasail after 'unfastening her safety harness during a panic attack' Thai police are reportedly investigating her death, but foul play is not suspected. A Thai report said: 'The blissful rooftop ambiance and the allure of a poolside walk culminated in an unintended peril. Advertisement 'As her friends watched, her celebration turned to calamity when she misstepped at the edge of the rooftop swimming pool, plunging from the third floor into a narrow alley below.' Veronika was comfortable with heights, with videos showing her pulling off dangerous aerial acts in her performances. The tragic tourist hailed from Nikopol, in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region. She had worked in the circus from the age of 12 - and later starred in the prestigious Cirque du Soleil and the German Roncalli Circus. Advertisement She also performed in Asia, most frequently China, and recently had been based in Thailand , reports said. Phuket is Thailand's largest island and immensely popular amongst tourists, often as a starting point for trips to surrounding smaller islands. 5 The pool appears not to have any guard rails around it Credit: East2West 5 Veronika came from a famous Ukrainian circus family Credit: East2West Advertisement
Economist
06-05-2025
- General
- Economist
Hegseth prunes the ranks
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Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
US sets up ‘war-fighting HQ' in Japan for possible China conflict
The US will set up a 'war-fighting headquarters' in Japan to prepare for a possible conflict with China. Pete Hegseth, the US defence secretary, said on Sunday that US troops in Japan would be reorganised to 'keep the enemy guessing' and create 'strategic dilemmas' for China. He said the upgrade, first announced by the Biden administration, would help US Forces Japan co-ordinate better with local troops, amid fears China might invade Taiwan. 'Peace through strength with America in the lead is back,' Mr Hegseth said at a joint press conference with Gen Nakatani, his Japanese counterpart, in Tokyo on Sunday. 'Japan is our indispensable partner in deterring Communist Chinese military aggression,' he said as he opened the event. Mr Hegseth continued: 'Soon, we will add additional personnel in Tokyo and at US Forces Japan headquarters to conduct activities that will strengthen our bilateral bonds and deepen our operational co-operation.' 'This also means reorganising US Forces Japan into a war-fighting headquarters, increasing its staff and giving its commander the authorities needed to accomplish new missions.' He added: 'As I mentioned in our meeting, America and Japan, we seek peace. But as my first platoon motto says: 'Those who long for peace must prepare for war.'' Japan has been concerned about how US engagement in the region might change under Donald Trump's 'America First' policy, Japanese defence officials said. Mr Trump has threatened to impose trade tariffs on Japan, a key US ally, contributing to concern in Tokyo. The two allies agreed to accelerate plans to jointly develop and produce missiles – such as advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles – and to consider producing SM-6 surface-to-air missiles to help ease a shortage of munitions, Mr Nakatani said. The ministers also agreed to speed up the maintenance of US warships and warplanes in Japan to strengthen and complement Japanese and US defence industries. Japan is home to more than 50,000 US troops. Tokyo and Washington first decided to upgrade their command and control, and that of the Japanese military who work alongside them, last July. Last week, Tokyo launched Japan Joint Operations Command to co-ordinate Japanese ground, maritime and air self-defence forces, in a significant move to strengthen capabilities, respond to contingencies and better co-operate with the US. Mr Hegseth and Mr Nakatani also said they agreed on the need to improve Japan's defence posture in its south-western islands, which are in critical locations along disputed areas in the East China Sea and near Taiwan, to further step up deterrence against China. The US defence secretary stressed the need to have 'sustaining, robust, ready and credible deterrence' in the Indo-Pacific, including across the Taiwan Strait, as 'Japan would be on the front lines of any contingency we might face in the western Pacific'. China claims Taiwan as its own territory. The US is obligated under a 1979 law to provide Taiwan with sufficient military hardware and technology to deter invasion, and its arm sales to Taiwan have always drawn strong opposition from Beijing. On Saturday, Mr Hegseth joined the US-Japan joint memorial to honour the war dead of the Battle of Iwo Jima as they marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the fiercest clashes of the Second World War. Before landing in Japan, Mr Hegseth stopped in the Philippines, where he reiterated Mr Trump's commitment to step up ties with the country, which faces maritime disputes with China. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
