DEATH OF PLAYERS IN SPORTS WHILE PLAYING (ON GROUND)

The death of players in sports is always tragic and often occurs due to a variety of factors. Here are some examples:

Soccer: In 2004, Cameroonian soccer player Marc-Vivien Foe collapsed and died during a match in France due to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a genetic heart condition.

American Football: In 2018, University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair died two weeks after suffering heatstroke during a team workout. His death led to an investigation into the university's athletic program and ultimately resulted in the firing of the head coach.

Cricket: In 2014, Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died two days after being struck in the neck by a cricket ball during a match. The injury caused a vertebral artery dissection, which resulted in a fatal hemorrhage.

Cycling: In 2003, Spanish cyclist Isaac Gálvez died after crashing during a six-day race in Belgium. He collided with another rider and struck his head on the concrete floor, causing a fatal skull fracture.

Boxing: In 2019, American boxer Patrick Day died four days after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a fight. He was the fourth boxer to die from injuries sustained in a professional bout in 2019.

These are just a few examples of the many tragic deaths that have occurred in sports. It's a sobering reminder of the risks that athletes take every time they step onto the field or into the ring