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Fiji Rugby Player Dies of Heatstroke in Japan

Updated 2026-08-08 10:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Saimoni Vunilagi, a Fiji rugby player, died after suffering from heatstroke during training in Japan. The incident occurred on a day when temperatures reached 35°C.

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Al Jazeera

Fiji rugby player dies in Japan of suspected heatstroke as high of 35C hit

Saimoni Vunilagi was hospitalised with symptoms of heatstroke after rugby team training on Monday, but died on Friday.

2026-08-08 10:13 UTC