Seventy year old dies in race

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A seventy year old man died this morning while participating at a veteran’s race held at a New Year festival, organised by the local government body, in Rambukkana.

The man had been running in the veteran’s category. He had collapsed after running close to 2 kilo meters after which he was rushed to the hospital. He was found dead on admission.

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MagodisThuma Monday, 15 April 2013 05:27 AM

Cup Eka ?

sen Monday, 15 April 2013 06:15 AM

poor boy

OMG Monday, 15 April 2013 06:20 AM

Ban long distance races.

tony Monday, 15 April 2013 06:27 AM

Now tragedy has struck the country even in sporting events.

Kit udugama Monday, 15 April 2013 09:32 PM

Organisers must be a bunch of idiots.

Saradial Tuesday, 16 April 2013 02:19 AM

Why people allow elders in long distance race. They should organise simple events for elders and kids.

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