Those are blessed ones who enjoy a safe and steady life, but think about the people who have nothing but a life full of risks. If you are a regular reader of our website, you may have read the list of cricketers who gave their life while playing in the field.
Recently, a South African body builder, Sifiso Lungelo Thabethe passed away during a bodybuilding event in his hometown. The tragic incident happened when the junior world champion in body building tried to perform his signature backflip.
As per News24 report, In a video taken at the event, Thabethe can be seen flexing his muscles while the announcer tells the crowd about his achievements.
Wearing a black Speedo and socks, the champion walks on stage and attempts to do perform the backflip, while the crowd cheers him on.
However, the plans go wrong and before he balances himself, he lands below and collapses. After a few seconds, a group of men try to help him when they realise that he isn’t getting up.
A police spokesperson Colonel Thembeka Mbhele was quoted as saying by News24-
“Soon he was rushed to the hospital where he died on arrival,”
BBSA national executive president Wayne Price told News24 that the accident may have happened because Sifiso was wearing socks.
“We suspect, because he was wearing socks this time, that he slipped or didn’t get enough momentum and landed horribly on his head.”
The video of Sifiso in his final moments was circulated on social media, however, his family has requested people to resist doing it. Here are a few glimpses from the video –
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Price agreed, “We’re aware of a video of the incident circulating on social media, as is Sifiso’s family, and they’re understandably very upset about that.”
May Sifiso’s soul rest in peace.