Lionel Fatu Elika, the nationwide boxing coach of Samoa, died on the 2024 Paris Olympics on Friday after reportedly struggling cardiac arrest whereas on the Olympic village. He was 60 years outdated.
The Samoa Affiliation of Sport and Nationwide Olympic Committee (SASNOC) launched a press release confirming the information of his dying.
Lionel Fatu Elika, 60, died Friday after struggling cardiac arrest. (Samoa Affiliation of Sport and Nationwide Olympic Committee)
“Lionel was considered one of Samoa’s top boxing coaches and a fantastic believer within the Olympic superb,” Samoa NOC president Pauga Talalelei Pauga mentioned.
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“Our ideas and people of the complete Samoan sporting group are with Lionel’s household, his boxers, and pals. He might be enormously missed.”
In accordance AFP, he suffered cardiac arrest whereas on the Olympic village, the place he was handled by emergency providers. His explanation for dying was listed as “pure causes.”
The Worldwide Boxing Affiliation additionally issued a press release on Saturday.
Athletes from Samoa’s delegation sail in a ship alongside the river Seine as rain begins at the beginning of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Video games in Paris, France, on July 26, 2024. (Aytac Unal/Anadolu by way of Getty Photos)
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“We on the Worldwide Boxing Affiliation (IBA) prolong our heartfelt condolences to the household, pals, and colleagues of Lionel Elika Fatupaito, the nationwide boxing coach of Samoa, who tragically handed away throughout the Paris 2024,” the assertion learn, utilizing a distinct spelling of Elika’s identify.
“Lionel’s dedication and keenness for the game have left an indelible mark on the boxing group. His legacy will proceed to encourage future generations. Our ideas and prayers are with Workforce Samoa and all these affected by this profound loss,” the assertion continued.
Workforce Samoa on a ship on the River Seine throughout the opening ceremony of the Olympic Video games Paris 2024 on July 26, 2024, in Paris, France. (Maja Hitij/Getty Photos)
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Boxing on the Olympics started on Saturday.
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