IPOH: The Education Ministry has cancelled the 2025 National-Level Fully Residential Schools Rugby Sevens Championship following a student’s death during the tournament.
The ministry announced the cancellation in a statement today after the tragic incident occurred yesterday.
The championship was scheduled to continue until tomorrow but will now be rescheduled for a later date.
According to the ministry, the student collapsed during a match and received initial treatment from the medical team on duty.
Medical personnel provided emergency care before rushing the student to a hospital.
Hospital staff pronounced the student dead upon arrival.
The Education Ministry has expressed its deepest condolences to the student’s family. – Bernama
