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The 16-year-old European boxing champion Vassilis Topalos has died

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Vassilis Topalos was seriously injured during sparring matches on Friday morning (16/12) in a gym in Kallithea

The European boxing champion breathed his last at the age of 16. Vasilis Topalos.

The 16-year-old athlete underwent head surgery and was hospitalized in critical condition in the Intensive Care Unit, but he could not take it, and he breathed his last despite the efforts of the doctors.

Vassilis Topalos was seriously injured during sparring matches on Friday morning (16/12) in a gym in Kallithea.

The Deputy Minister of Sports, Lefteris Avgenakis, had asked the competent authorities to shed a lot of light on the facts, while the Hellenic Boxing Federation (EOP) had informed with its announcement that “we will immediately file a lawsuit against everyone responsible, for investigation and performance any criminal liability”.

The Hellenic Boxing Federation issued a statement of condolence on the death of Vassilis Topalos:

“Gone” is our Golden Child, our smiling Santa Claus, the born Champion with a heart of pure gold. Unspeakable sadness for the Hellenic Boxing family… Words cannot express what we feel, we are all devastated. Santa, you left us too soon. We will always remember you with love and nostalgia. Condolences to his family and loved ones. Let the soil that will cover you be light. You will forever be in our hearts.”

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