Nigerian-born Italian volleyball Player, Julia Ituma is dead.
The up-and-coming died after falling from a hotel room window in Turkey.
Ituma’s her team, Novara, had lost to Turkish side Eczacibas in the Champions League semi-final prior to her death.
Turkish police authorities said Ituma, 18, fell off from the window of the sixth floor of a hotel in Istanbul.
Her remains were discovered at about 5:30 am local time in front of the hotel, Turkish daily Daily Sabah reported.
Announcing her demise, Novara said; “With deep sorrow and emotion the untimely death of Italian volleyball player Julia Ituma.”
“The tragedy occurred in the early hours of the day and the specifics of the incident are being investigated by the Turkish police,” the Italian club added.
“We are all dismayed by this tragedy which affects not only the volleyball world but all of Italian sport,” Italian Volleyball Federation President Giuseppe Manfredi said in a statement.
“My first thought goes to Julia’s family, to whom I send my deepest condolences and I guarantee that the Italian Volleyball Federation will provide maximum support.”
