Player dies while celebrating a goal

Indian footballer Peter Biaksangzuala has died from the injuries he
suffered as he landed awkwardly while celebrating a goal.

The 23-year-old damaged his spinal cord doing a somersault after
scoring an equaliser for Bethlehem Vengthlang FC against
Chanmari West FC.

Biaksangzuala was taken to hospital and had surgery, but passed
away.

The match in which he sustained his injuries was a state level
game in the Mizoram Premier League.

A statement on the Mizoram Premier League’s official Facebook
page read: “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.
“Peter’s club Bethlehem Vengthlang FC will retire his jersey no.
21.”

(Source bbcsport.com/fooball)

Bethlehem Vengthlang FC is a club based in the north-east of India.