Teenage dead after he participated in the latest collision sport that health experts want to banish because they are too dangerous
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A 19-year-old man from New Zealand died after a serious head injury in a game inspired by the controversial ‘run it right’ trend.
Ryan Satterthwaite from Palmerston North died on Monday evening after he participated in the full contact bots competition on Sunday afternoon.
Manawatū police inspector Ross Grantham confirmed that the young man played a spontaneous tackle match with friends when the injury took place.
He was taken to the hospital by his friends, but could not be saved.
“This was a spontaneous game among friends, not a planned event,” said Grantham de NZ Herald.
“Although this is not a criminal case, the police will continue to ask on behalf of the coroner on behalf of the coroner.”
New Zealand Teen Ryan Sattterthwaite died as he participated in a private run it straight-style game
Run It Straight has exploded in popularity online despite the increase in criticism of health workers and security experts
SATTERTHWAITE did not participate in an organized event, but health experts have called to ban the new trend
The collision game, based on the rising ‘Run It Straight’ phenomenon, means that two people charge each other without protective equipment.
It has become a social media sensation, in which organizers indicate it as ‘the world’s brightest new combat sport’.
One defender and one runner meet at high speed on a narrow field of 20 meters.
“The victory belongs to the person who dominates the collision,” the website of the sport claims.
Despite the hype, the death of renewed calls caused the sport.
Health workers say that the event ignores decades of head injury prevention for decades.
Neuroscientist Dr. Helen Murray called it an unacceptable risk.
‘There is clearly a high risk of head injury in this case. There is no attempt to reduce the main gear, so I don’t support it, “she told the NZ Herald.
The sport has high-speed collisions between unprotected athletes designed on a narrow field for maximum impact
Professor Patria Hume, an expert in sports science and injury prevention, said that the sport is ‘a step back’.
“This is a reckless and dangerous spectacle,” she said.
“Science is clearly-recalculated main effects increase the risk of brain damage in the long term.”
The Australian neurologist Dr. Alan Pearce repeated that sentiment.
“It’s insanity. You remove the skill and strategy and replace it with blunt strength, “he said.
Run it Straight-style events have recently been staged in Auckland and Melbourne, with considerable crowds and online attention.
During a recent Auckland event, three of the eight competitors remained injured, including two with concussion symptoms.
Clips of brutal hits and knockouts have become viral and feed online popularity.
Health experts say that the activity is a considerable risk of traumatic brain injury and neurological damage in the long term
But the death of Ryan Sattterthwaite has thrown a sharp spotlight on safety.
Tribute to the teenager flows from friends and family.
“Rust Easy Brother Ryan Sattterthwaite,” they wrote.
Another added: “I am sorry to hear this, especially for the beautiful family I know by going this tragic event.”
Satterthwaite worked at Mainfreight Transport in Palmerston North and was described as friendly and modest.
In the meantime, a planned Run It Straight event was canceled in Auckland after the organizers had not obtained any permits.
Local chairman of the board Tauanu’u Nick Bakulich said that safety fears played a key role in the decision.
“The local administration opposes this event for security reasons,” he said.
Organizers had not applied for the Auckland Council for formal approval.
Auckland Council later confirmed that the event would probably not have been approved.
Run It Straight’s founder, Christian Lesa, said that the support of the community remains strong despite the return.
“If the community is there, keeping it like me, this means a lot,” he said.
But many experts continue to worry about the risks.
Dr. Pearce said that hundreds of retired football players now have the consequences of brain trauma.
“To take the most violent aspect of the sport and glorify it – I was speechless,” he said.
Despite criticism, some athletes and public figures have approved the event.
Former NRL star George Burgess defended the concept and called it a safe simulation of fighting from the past.
Spokesman Billy Coffey of the event said that organized competitions are charged with exemptions, pre- and post-media and ambulances on the spot.
He claimed that the former athletes gives the chance to ‘get rid of the bank’ and to make contact with their competitive mind again.
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