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Vasilis Topalos: The 16-year-old European champion has passed away!

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The death of the 16-year-old boxer Vasilis Topalos mourns Greek boxing and Greek sports. The champion of Europe Vasilis Topalos was seriously injured during sparring matches on Friday morning (16/12) in a gym in Kallithea.

The Deputy Minister of Sports, Lefteris Avgenakishad immediately 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 complaint against everyone responsible, for investigation and attribution of any criminal responsibilities». The 16-year-old athlete he underwent head surgery and was in critical condition in the intensive care unit, but he couldn’t take it and he breathed his last today (2/1)one day after his name day.

Condolence notice issued by the Hellenic Boxing Federation on the death of Vassilis Topalos, in which it states: “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».

Source: RES-MPE

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