
Tragic Loss: Italian Orienteer Mattia Debertolis Passes Away
Published on: Aug. 12, 2025, 10:31 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Italian orienteering athlete Mattia Debertolis died during a foot orienteering event at the World Games in Chengdu, China. The 29-year-old, part of Italy's national team, lost consciousness during the competition. Debertolis was known for his participation in World Championships and World Cup events, placing fifth in the 2022 World Cup final relay.