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20-yr-old boxer dies after collapsing during training session

A 20-year-old boxer Jyoti Pradhan, who had represented Bengal in the nationals, died during a practice session. She suffered a cardiac arrest and was rushed to a hospital in an unconscious state. Her body has been sent for post-mortem examination.

20-year-old female boxer collapses during training session, dies

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Published : Jul 4, 2019, 2:48 PM IST

Kolkata: A 20-year-old woman boxer collapsed and died during a training session in the city's Bhawanipore area, a senior police officer said on Thursday.

Jyothi Pradhan, who had represented Bengal at national tournaments, fell unconscious during practise at Bhowanipur Boxing Association here on Wednesday.

She was rushed to nearby SSKM hospital, where the doctors declared her 'brought dead', police said.

Pradhan, a resident of Bhukailash Road in Kidderpore area, was pursuing graduation at Jogesh Chandra Chaudhuri Law College.

"No foul play has been noticed and the local police haven't received any complaint. However, we are waiting for the post-mortem report to arrive to get a clearer picture on her death. Necessary legal procedure is also on," the officer added.

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