Nikhil was admitted to hospital after being knocked out last weekend and news of his demise was shared by his coach on social media on Wednesday (July 13).
“I am just saddened by the terrible news that we all feared. My son Nikhil decided to tie gloves today. Her beautiful spirit left us behind after a climb this morning. The best medical attention, “the post read.
“It will forever be etched on our hearts and memories. Because of my loss, I am beyond words. Today I have lost a son. May God give us all the strength to endure unbearable. My heart goes out to him. “
The trainer also said there was a shortage of ambulances and trained medical staff at the site. He also said that Nikhil could have been saved and demanded that the organizers of martial arts competitions in India make major changes in the security protocol.
“My son Nikhil is in critical condition after being knocked out of the K1 Kickboxing Championship organized by the K1 Association of Karnataka on July 9 and 10, 2022 in Bangalore.
“Had there been an ambulance, trained medical staff and a standard battlefield, he would not have lost a precious golden moment in the tragedy and could have been saved from this tragedy. It calls for a major change in the mindset of organizers and organizations to adhere to pre-existing safety protocols for combat games. ”