Tag: wrestler

Nikolai Shterev, wrestler

16May

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Bulgaria, Noteworthy, Profiles

Nikolai Shterev, wrestler

Nikolai Shterev, a 33-year-old former Bulgarian wrestler who was infected with the coronavirus, died the morning of July 15, 2020. After being diagnosed Covid-19 positive after test, he was admitted to hospital in a very serious condition. He was the son of legendary wrestler and coach Simeon Shterev, who also fell ill with the virus. Nikolai had won the Dan Kolov Golden Belt in 2011. Sofia News Agency

Shobushi, sumo wrestler

14May

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Japan, Noteworthy, Profiles

Shobushi, sumo wrestler

Shobushi, whose real name was Kiyotaka Suetake, died on May 13, 2020 due to multiple organ failure caused by the novel coronavirus. The 28-year-old was the first sumo wrestler to die from the pneumonia-causing virus. He is also thought to be the first person in their 20s to die from the virus in Japan. According to the JSA, Shobushi, who suffered from diabetes, recorded a fever of about 38 C on April 4. His Takadagawa stablemaster and others contacted hospitals and local health centers but were unable to find a facility able to take in the wrestler. After coughing up blood, Shobushi was finally admitted to a university hospital on April 8 and transferred to a different facility the following day. The Yamanashi Prefecture native became the first sumo wrestler to test positive ...