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MARCH 4 2009 13:02h

Young German Handball Player Dies On Court

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Talented right outer player Sebastian Faißt fainted on the court. He was soon provided medical assistance, but he did not make it.

Young hope of German handball Sebastian Faißt suddenly passed away after fainting and collapsing on the court, the Bild daily reports. The young 20-year-old player was provided medical assistance straight away, but he did not make it. Sebastian died during the match of junior teams of Germany and Switzerland.

According to the German junior team`s doctor, cause of death was brain haemorrhage. Young Sebastian was supposed to have celebrated his 21 st birthday on Saturday.