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Thai Footballer Sofwan Awae Dies After Lightning Strike
India Today2h
THE BRIEF
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Thai footballer Sofwan Awae, 24, died after being struck by lightning during a Golok FA Cup semi-final match at Santiphap Stadium in Narathiwat province on August 4, 2026.
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The incident occurred at 5:30 pm during stormy weather, leaving 12 other players injured on the field.
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Awae, a winger who had recently joined Thai League 3 side Yala FC, was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his severe injuries despite resuscitation efforts.