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Fijian player dies from heatstroke during training in Japan

Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi died after a training session in Japan.

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The fact

Extreme heat is suspected in the death, which occurred in the second division.

His club, Kyushu KV, confirmed the news on August 8.

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Why it matters

Ce décès met en lumière les dangers des entraînements sportifs sous des températures extrêmes, notamment pour les athlètes étrangers moins acclimatés.

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