Karnataka: 29-year-old National-level Kho-Kho player dies in road accident in Shivamogga
Shivamogga: A 29-year-old National-level Kho-Kho player died in a road accident that took place late Monday night here in the city.
The deceased has been identified as Naveen (29), a famous athlete of Shivamogga district and a National-level player of Kho-Kho.
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According to the reports, the incident took place when two bikes collided with each other near Draupadamma Circle here in the city on late Monday night.
A resident of Ashok Nagar in Shivamogga, Naveen had taken part in national level Kho-Kho competitions over ten times.
Another bike rider who collided with Naveen has also sustained injuries and is being treated at the Shivamogga District Hospital.
A case in this regard has been registered at the Shivamogga West Traffic Police Station.
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