Pune Wrestler Vikram Parkhi Dies of Heart Attack While Exercising in Gym Ahead of His Wedding

Amidst growing concerns over the cardiac health of youth in the country, a 30-year-old wrestler from Pune tragically died of a heart attack while exercising in a gym. This incident has shaken the wrestling community.

The deceased wrestler, Vikram Parkhi, was a well-known figure in the wrestling world. He lived in Maan, Mulshi taluka, and had gone to the gym in Maan on Wednesday morning for his workout session. While exercising, Parkhi began feeling unwell and was immediately rushed to a hospital in Pimpri Chinchwad. Sadly, he passed away before receiving treatment.

Parkhi was about to get married on December 12.

Who was Vikram Parkhi?

Vikram Parkhi had earned significant recognition for his achievements in wrestling. He had brought honor to Mulshi by winning the prestigious Kumar Maharashtra Kesari title and had represented the region in numerous national and international wrestling competitions, where he won medals and accolades. His contributions to the sport were highly regarded, and he had won many championships and honorable maces. His untimely death has cast a shadow of grief over Maan village. Wrestlers and enthusiasts from across Maharashtra are mourning his loss.

Parkhi was the son of former soldier Shivajirao Parkhi and the brother of youth leader Babasaheb Parkhi.

This marks the second death of a wrestler in Pune in recent months. Last year, in March, wrestler Swapnil Padale died of a heart attack after a workout in Pune’s Mamasaheb Mohal Kusti Sankul in Marunji. He was taken to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Padale was a prominent figure in the wrestling community and was awarded the 'Maharashtra Champion' title.

Pune, which has become a rising hub for wrestling in Maharashtra, is witnessing an outpouring of grief from the wrestling community after these tragic incidents. The city, along with Kolhapur, has long been a center for wrestling enthusiasts, and the loss of these two young athletes has left a deep void in the sport.

Published on: Thursday, December 05, 2024, 03:35 PM IST