Thursday, June 11, 2009

Indiana boy dies after tournament

A 12-year-old boy died Saturday after he asked to be removed from a game at an Indiana soccer tournament.

Chris Akunda of Fishers Soccer Club, and a ‘96 Olympic Development Program player, was playing in the Coca Cola Classic Tournament at Center Grove Soccer Club in Johnson County.

He asked to be removed from the match because he didn't feel well, according to reports. He was taken to hospital, where he died late Saturday night.

According to a preliminary autopsy, Chris died from a hereditary heart problem.

For more, see: http://www.indystar.com/article/20090610/LOCAL0102/906100386/1001/NEWS

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