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An Indian footballer has died in hospital days after injuring his spine attempting to celebrate a goal with a somersault.

Peter Biaksangzuala had been in intensive care in the north-east Indian state of Mizoram after after injuring himself during a match between Bethlehem Vengthlang, his team, and Chanmari West on Tuesday.

The 23-year-old scored in the 62nd minute of the match, attempting a somersault in celebration; however, the midfielder tragically landed awkwardly on his neck.

Team-mates immediately rushed to his side, knowing something was wrong, signalling for training staff to help him.

Biaksangzuala then was taken Aizawl Civil Hospital in CT scan it was said that his spinal cord damaged then shifted to intensive care were he din't recover.

Every one thought he would recover but It was shocking news to MFA

His last rites were performed at Khawzawl, Biaksangzuala's home town, 120 miles from Mizoram state capital Aizwal.

"Peter was a very talented player who dreamt of playing in the national league," said Lalnghinglova Hmar, the Mizoram Football Association’s (MFA) secretary.

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