Athlete Dies After Collapsing at World Games in China
(MENAFN) An Italian athlete participating in orienteering tragically lost his life after collapsing during a competition at the World Games 2025, held in China, according to event organizers on Tuesday.
Mattia Debertolis, aged 29, was discovered unconscious during the men’s middle-distance orienteering race on Friday.
He later died on Tuesday, as confirmed in a shared announcement from the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of The World Games 2025 Chengdu and the International Orienteering Federation (IOF).
Debertolis was actively competing in the final round of the men’s middle-distance category when he suddenly collapsed.
The World Games, a major international sporting occasion that occurs every four years, showcases athletic disciplines that are not featured in the Olympic Games.
“Despite receiving immediate expert medical care at one of China’s leading medical institutions, he passed away,” the statement said.
The release did not disclose additional information, including the specific reason for his death.
The competition was held under challenging weather conditions, marked by extreme heat and humidity, with temperatures surpassing 30°C (86°F).
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