The athlete was injured on December 16 when, during training at the gym, he felt unwell and passed out in the toilets, hitting his head.
The death of the 16-year-old European champion in boxing has caused a shock, Vasilis Topalos.
The young athlete was injured on December 16, when during his training (sparring matches) at the gym, he felt unwell and passed out in the toilets, resulting in him hitting his head.
He was taken to the hospital, underwent head surgery and spent more than 15 days in the ICU.
Yesterday, January 2nd, he lost his battle and ended up plunging his family, sports family and friends into grief.
The 16-year-old European boxing champion Vassilis Topalos has passed awayhttps://t.co/AkDGRsOM7i pic.twitter.com/M8uQ6iiouh
— AMNA Sport (@amna_sportgr) January 2, 2023
Avgenakis: Many questions
A message clarifying the case of the death of the 16-year-old European champion in boxing, Vassilis Topalou, was sent by Lefteris Avgenakis.
“The sports family of our country mourns the loss of the young boxing champion, Vasilis Topalos. There are many questions, but I am sure that the ongoing investigation will shed light on every aspect of the unexplained circumstances of his fatal injury,” says the deputy minister.
The sports family of our country mourns the loss of the young boxing champion, Vasilis Topalos.
Many questions remain, but I am confident that the ongoing investigation will shed abundant light on every aspect of the unexplained circumstances of his fatal injury.You left too soon…🇬🇷 pic.twitter.com/WtoIOkYVGA
— Lefteris Avgenakis (@l_avgenakis) January 2, 2023
Earlier, the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Boxing Federation (EOP) issued a resolution on the death of Vasilios Topalos.
The EEA states:
“Taking into account the high and flawless course of the brilliant athlete in Greece and in Europe, Vassilis Topalou decided:
A letter of condolence should be sent to his family.
Lay a wreath in his memory.
The funeral expenses of the deceased to be covered by the Hellenic Boxing Federation.
To establish a permanent, annual scholarship in his name and to offer it to a TEFAA student, to be chosen by the Hellenic Boxing Federation.
To organize an International Vassilios Topalos Boxing Tournament”.
The Hellenic Boxing Federation issued a statement of condolence on the death of Vassilis Topalos:
“Gone” is our Golden Child, our smiling Santa, 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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