Worldwide Surge Of Sports People Suffering Sudden Health Issues And Death

The list of sudden ‘events’ amongst the world’s most fit and healthy, is extending daily.

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NORWAY – November 2, 2021

STOCKHOLM: Icelandic midfielder Emil Palsson collapsed during a football game in Norway’s second division Monday evening after suffering a cardiac arrest, his football club Sogndal said.

The 28-year-old midfielder suddenly fell over in the 12 minute of the game against Stjordals-Blink at the Fosshaugane Campus stadium in western Norway.

“Emil Palsson had a cardiac arrest in the 12th minute of play. Palsson was successfully resuscitated, and then flown to Haukeland Hospital for further examination and treatment,” club Sogndal Fotball said in a statement.

The match was quickly suspended and players were sent to the dressing rooms as medical staff surrounded Palsson and started resuscitation efforts.

Read more here: https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2021/11/741933/footballer-collapses-heart-attack-during-game-norway

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