A 12-year-old boy, Danish Hizqeel Hanif, died after collapsing during an Under-12 football tournament in Johor Bahru. The incident has been classified as a sudden death by police. The boy was a member of Shining FC and is remembered as a spirited and diligent player. The football community and education department have offered condolences.
JOHOR BAHRU: A 12-year-old boy died after collapsing during an Under-12 football tournament at a sports centre here yesterday. A post on Shining FC’s Facebook page said Danish Hizqeel Hanif, who had been with the club since the age of eight, was a spirited child who trained diligently, respected his coaches, and always brought smiles to his teammates.
“His passing is a tremendous loss to the entire Shining Academy family. His memories, spirit, and contributions will always remain in our hearts.
“We pray that Allah SWT forgives all his sins, bestows His mercy upon his soul, grants him a place among the faithful, and gives strength, resilience and patience to his bereaved family,” the post read. The Johor Bahru Football Association said Danish had shown great potential in football and that his passing was deeply felt by the state’s football community.
The sports unit of the student development sector at the Johor education department also extended its condolences to the family of the SK Taman Rinting 2 pupil from Pasir Gudang through a post on its Facebook page. Earlier, Johor Bahru Selatan police chief Azrul Hisham Shaffei confirmed the incident and said the case had been classified as a sudden death.
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