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Widnes Vikings centre back Kato Ottio dies while training

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Widnes Vikings centre back Kato Ottio dies at 23
 

Papua New Guinea rugby league player Kato Ottio, who recently signed with English side Widnes Vikings, has died aged 23 from "a sudden health issue" while training, officials said Tuesday.

Ottio spent two seasons with the Canberra Raiders in Australia but after failing to break into their National Rugby League squad, which saw him sign with Widnes in December.

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