Kim Seong-won (40), who participated in the Jet Ski World Grand Prix, died in an accident during the race.
Thai newspaper Pattaya News reported on the 19th that “Kim Seong-won got into an accident while turning his first curve during a free racing race at the Water Jet World Grand Prix held in Pattaya, Thailand on the 17th.”
Kim Seong-won was taken out of the water by the tournament rescue team and transported to nearby Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, but did not regain consciousness.메이저사이트
Pattaya News said, “No fractures or trauma were found,” and “an autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.”
The organizers of the event said, “There was no conflict with other participants,” and “We will prepare funeral procedures.”
Jet Ski is a water sport in which a person sits on a small water vehicle and rides it like a motorcycle or stands while holding the steering wheel to navigate the sea.
It was held as an official event in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.