A 36-year-old software engineer died after collapsing shortly after completing a marathon at Gachibowli Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday morning, November 1.
The deceased, identified as Kommineni Gopi, worked at International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation and lived in Alkapur Colony, Manikonda.
According to Gachibowli police, Gopi participated in a marathon organised by NEB Sports. He reportedly completed the run and collected his finisher's medal before suddenly collapsing while walking towards the breakfast counter.
Rushed to Hospital After Collapsing
Event organisers immediately responded and shifted Gopi to a nearby private hospital for medical assistance.
However, doctors declared him dead at around 8.45 am.
Preliminary reports indicate that cardiac arrest may have caused his death. The exact medical cause has not been independently confirmed.
The incident has raised concerns among participants and organisers following the sudden death of the marathon runner shortly after completing the event.
