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Kaup: State-level volleyball player Devaraj Anchan (33) collapses during match, dies

  •   Sun, Mar 28 2021 12:12:19 PM

Daijiworld Media Network - Kaup (MS/HB)

Kaup, Mar 28: In a tragic incident that occurred late night on Saturday, March 27, a state-level volleyball player collapsed and died in the middle of a game.

Devu alias Devaraj Anchan (33), a resident of Kurkalu Subhash Nagar, was playing in a match at Innanje grounds near here when the tragedy occured.


On Saturday night, he had played two matches and was getting ready for the third one. However, at around 1 am, he suffered cardiac arrest and collapsed on the ground. Though he was rushed to Udupi hospital immediately, he breathed his last on the way.

Devaraj was renowned as 'Volleyball Devu' in the vicinity. He had played for several state-level teams. But for some time he was away from the game. He was playing a match after a long time, it is said. He was wearing jersey number one. He was working as a supervisor in a stone quarry earlier.

Devaraj, who was unmarried, had lost his father just four months ago. He is survived by mother and five sisters.

 
  

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  • pradeep, United Arab Emirates

    Tue, Mar 30 2021

    There is no word to express that my childhood classmate is no more .... RIP Dev

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  • Sudhakar D.Poojary, Kurkal, Kurkal, Subhas Nagar

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    Very Sad news. We lost a very talented player of our Village. We are very proud of him. I offer my heartfelt condolences to all family members of Devraj Anchan. May his soul be at peace. In short, to avoid such incident I suggest all to take care of your health, Check your regular blood pressure and cholesterol levels, Eat healthy diet, Get regular exercise, Limit alcohol and manage stress.

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  • Gabriel Lewis, Brahmavar

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    Tell us about his family so that we could help them.

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  • Charles D'Mello, Pangala

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    Very sad about the demise of Devraj Anchan. It reminds me Dr. Khader valli's statement. Even if you are a sports person walking is most important.

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  • Anthony D Silva, Udyavara / Fujairah UAE

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    May his soul rest in eternal peace AMEN. Condolences to his mother and sisters. May Almighty grant strength to bear the loss of only son and only brother. Sad incident, a sport person dying while playing on field...

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  • Joy Varghese, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    May his soul rest in peace. May Almighty God give all the strength to the family to face this tragedy. Requesting Government to provide some job opportunity at least to 2 of his sisters and settle this family.

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  • Henry Mascarenhas, Greenville, NC, USA

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    It is unfortunate we lost a talented young man. Variety of reasons contribute to sudden cardiac death. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) an inherited condition where the Heart muscle thicken leading to arrythmias (irregular heartbeat). People who are born with abnormal heart structure succumb to sudden cardiac arrests due to inadequate blood flow to the heart. Long QT syndrome is another inherited rhythm disorder that can cause sudden death. Yearly thorough Physical Examinations for athletes is very important. Physical examination for children participating in strenuous sports should be mandatory.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    Rest in Peace ...

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  • Flavian, Mangalore/Kuwait

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    A professional sports man and playing volley ball regularly meeting death by cardiac arrest. Un believable ! What a loss in the family. Head of the family and only son to part the mother & 5 sisters. God grant the bereaved fly member strength to bear the loss. R.I.p.

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  • Sushmitha Sequeira, Bahrain

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    May god help and bless his family.. May his soul Rest in Peace.

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  • Joshua, Mangalore/Dublin

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    If you are playing you should not give up. At least you must jog. Otherwise you must completely give up. I don't know his personal history. Now a days youngsters fond of eating near roadside shops. It smells very good.and very tasty as well. Then they are addicted to that food. They will visit everyday. The oil they use to cook is very dangerous Therefore I advise to avoid outside food Try to eat what our women cook at home. Women of our home are clean and hygiene. Try to avoid farm chicken. They are vaccinated That power of vaccine enter our body and leads to obesity and ultimately sickness

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  • Dev, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    Yes, you are right- You are What you Eat. Balanced diet with rich nutrition is needed to support normal health & athletes need more of some nutrients to support their athletic exploits. Look at the timing of the match at 1 A M, which defies the biological rhythm of the clock that gets tuned with Sun rise & will shut down at Sun set & a sleep is induced, but we see playing games at night that too continuously without adequate rest for the body to recover with lactic acid build up, toxins not completely eliminated from the body will lead to sudden cardiac arrest might be the reason along with lack of proper practice whole year due to restrictions imposed on playing or practicing of the game too is a contributory factors. Loss of family member brings on depression in surviving family members which too is known for sudden death of some.

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  • Prakash, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    Very Sad to know Mr. Devu alias Devaraj Anchan tragic death. Condolences to his family members. Rest in peace Devu.

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  • Paul, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    Sad RIP . At this time of weather proper precaution should be taken by players .

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  • Elwyn Goveas, Mangalore

    Sun, Mar 28 2021

    One side is the severe whether which is too hot with sweat pouring out and other thing is playing under flood lights .

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