Karnataka state volleyball player Saliyath dies of heart attack

Karnataka State volleyball player Saliyath (24) reportedly died of a heart attack on May 31 in Mangaluru. Hailing from Padangady Poyyegudde, she is survived by her parents and husband. A 24-year-old national level woman volleyball player hailing from Belthangady in Dakshina Kannada district died of heart attack at a hospital here on Wednesday.

Saliyath was a former student of SDM College in Ujire. Hailing from Padangady Poyyegudde, Saliyath, who got married a year ago was residing with her husband at Chikkamagalur. She was rushed to a private hospital in Mangaluru after she suffered chest pain and died at the hospital, sources said.

Saliyath also played an important role in helping the Karnataka team secure second place at the national tournament held in Prayagraj, UP. She was trained by Hyder Padangadi, Gunapal M S and Ramesh H.

Saliyath had represented the state at the national level volleyball tournament held at Allahabad and had played a crucial role in securing second spot for the state team. She had also won many medals for her outstanding achievement during her college days.

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