A footballer has died after a celebration went tragically
wrong in India's Mizoram Premier League.
Peter Biaksangzuala died in hospital on Sunday after falling
on his head while attempting a somersault after scoring for Bethlehem
Vengthlang FC - a club based in the north east Indian province of Mizoram.
The 23-year-old midfielder scored a 62nd-minute equaliser
against Chanmari West FC in Tuesday's league encounter and celebrated
acrobatically - in a manner similar to record World Cup goalscorer Miroslav
Klose.
Biaksangzuala wheels away in celebration after scoring the
equaliser against Chanmari West FC
The 23-year-old attempted a somersault celebration in the
Indian Mizoram Premier League match
The midfielder's celebration goes horribly wrong as he lands
on his head in Tuesday's match
Biaksangzuala mistimed his landing and his head took the
brunt of the fall.
Team-mates immediately rushed to his aid and he was carried
off the pitch on a stretcher.
Biaksangzuala was rushed to Aizawl Civil Hospital where a CT
scan revealed he had severely damaged his spinal cord and he was moved to an
intensive care unit.
Reports in India suggest that Biaksangzuala had donated his
eyes during the time he spent in the hospital.
In memory of the midfielder, Bethlehem Vengthlang FC have
retired his shirt No 21 with the Mizoram Football Association releasing a
statement via their official Facebook page.
The statement read: 'Bethlehem Vengthlang FC midfielder
Peter Biaksangzuala lost his fight for survival after he suffered a fatal injury
while celebrating his goal.
'It has been a sad day for Mizoram football and the demise
of the footballer shook his team-mates, footballers and fans alike all over
Mizoram.
'Peter was a defensive midfielder who had always been
aggressive and hard working, a true team player. Like most defensive
midfielders, he was excellent at reading the game, breaking up attacks and
protecting his defenders.
'Peter's club Bethlehem Vengthlang FC will retire his jersey
no. 21.'
Bethlehem Vengthlang coach Danny Lalduhawma added: 'Peter
was a lad with good manner who always maintained his discipline on and off the
pitch. I don't think there are many like him.'
Source-Dailymail
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