Young people in New Zealand dies through Internet Challenge-Diepresse.com

Run against each other without a protective helmet with the heads – a young person died in New Zealand in this test of courage. As the police announced on Tuesday, a 19-year-old suffered a serious head injury when he played the dangerous game called « Run-IT-Straight » (Renn) on the weekend on New Zealand’s North Island. His friends had taken him to the hospital, but he died on Monday night.

« We would like to remember all the enormous security and injury risks that want to participate in a game or event like this, » said Ross Grantham from the New Zealand police.

Events often attract prize money with several thousand dollars

The so-called run-it-straight challenge is inspired by the Rugby team sport, which is extremely popular in New Zealand and Australia. The test of courage has been greatly widespread through online networks in both countries, and it often takes place in front of large groups of people. The organizers of such events often attract prize money with several thousand dollars. The participation of former rugby professionals continued to subject the hype.

Experts see martial arts in the new trend in which dangerous conceals are threatened. Headway, an aid organization for those affected by brain injuries, also condemned the dangerous competitions.

Even with traditional sports such as rugby and American football, there are increasingly indications that they lead to degenerative brain diseases through frequent shocks of the head. A syndrome called chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is known, which include symptoms of aggressive moods, depression and dementia. Epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease are also associated with blows against the head. (APA/dpa)