Disabled player dies upon arrival in Poland

A local athlete passed away last Wednesday upon arrival in Poland for the Boccia World Open, according to a government statement released last Friday. The family of the late bocce player, whose identity has yet to be revealed by the authorities, is currently in the country to handle the death.
The statement said that the sportsman felt “under the weather” before being rushed to the hospital for treatment, but rescue efforts were in vain. Local authorities are awaiting a report to determine the cause of death.
The Macau Sport Development Board has contacted the athlete’s family and approached the leader of the Macau bocce team to learn more about the incident. The department was told that the team has notified the Chinese embassy in Poland, which will follow up on arrangements for the body.
José Tavares, head of the sport department, told the media on the sidelines of the Dragon Boat Races on Saturday afternoon that all local athletes had been subject to an annual physical check-up, which also insured them for any medical problems. The department will hold a review conference with the Macau-China Paralympic Committee Macau-China Recreation and Sports Association for the Disabled, which is another organisation responsible for overseeing the Macau bocce team in Poland, and other related groups.