Minister of Sports activities and Recreation, Kofi Adams has formally prolonged his condolences to the household and mates of the just lately deceased Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju.
The tragedy occurred on March 29 on the Bukom Boxing Arena, the place the Nigerian mild heavy-weight boxer suffered from a seizure following a deadly hit while competing with Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu.
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It’s with profound unhappiness and a heavy coronary heart that I, on behalf of the Ministry of Sports activities and Recreation and the Authorities of Ghana, prolong my deepest condolences to the household, mates, and colleagues of Nigerian boxer, Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju, who tragically handed away following his contest on the Bukom Boxing Area.
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After being instantly rushed to the Korle Bu hospital, he was pronounced lifeless, allegedly as a result of cardiac arrest.
In an announcement launched by the Sports activities Ministry, the Nigerian boxer’s expertise was strongly acknowledged.
Gabriel, a promising athlete who displayed distinctive expertise, ardour, and braveness within the ring, handed away underneath unlucky circumstances… Gabriel’s premature departure not solely deprives boxing of an admirable competitor but in addition reminds us of the unpredictable nature of the game we passionately love.
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The Ministry additional assured of its cooperation with the Ghana Boxing Authority to analyze the scenario while placing measures to enhance security of all athletes.
Whereas we await the official medical report relating to the reason for Gabriel’s passing, the Ministry, along with the Ghana Boxing Authority, pledges full cooperation to make sure an intensive investigation and to help all efforts geared toward enhancing the protection of our athletes.
