Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams, has issued a heartfelt condolence in a statement following the sudden death of Nigerian boxer Gabriel Oluwasegun Olanrewaju.
The boxer passed away after competing in an eight-round international light-heavyweight bout against Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Saturday night.
The statement expressed deep sadness and extended sympathies to Gabriel’s family, friends, the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBC), and the global boxing community.
Oluwasegun, stage named “Power” fell and collapsed half way through the bout, which prompted for an immediate medical intervention.
But despite urgent efforts to revive him, the 40-year-old boxer was unresponsive and was rushed to Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
While awaiting an official medical report on the cause of death, the Ministry pledged full cooperation with the Ghana Boxing Authority to investigate the incident and enhance athlete safety measures.
The Minister concluded by wishing peace for Gabriel’s soul and calling for unity in supporting those affected by the tragedy.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Monica Bukari
