In New Zealand, a tragic case was recorded-a 19-year-old guy was killed while participating in a dangerous challenge widespread on social networks. The incident happened in Palmerston-North, BBC reports.
During a game called Run It Straight , participants run to each other without any protective equipment, imitating power collisions with rugby. As a result of one of these clashes, the young man suffered a serious traumatic brain injury. He was transported to the hospital, but the doctors could not save their lives.
Challenge is rapidly spreading among the young Zealand and Australia. The game is involved in two people - one with the ball, the other tries to stop it. The main goal is to knock the opponent from the feet. Many young people are filming in video and spreading on social networks, where some participants are visible after blows.
Challenge's popularity has led to the emergence of "tournaments" such as Runit Championship League, which has recently taken place in Auckland. The organizers describe the game as a "new sport with collisions", but doctors and safety professionals warn of high risks to life and health. Numerous cases of injuries have been recorded, and one of the video even shows an attack by the player after a powerful blow.
Experts urge young people to refrain from participating in dangerous games and not exposed to viral trends that can cost life.
