A new and controversial extremist discipline, known as as Runit O “run it up straight”I started getting a bad reputation in social networks and among young people. Simple and brutal dynamic: Participants face a 20 -meter -long path with a width of 4, without protection or technical rules, with the only goal of collision and a strike. Inspired by sports like rugby and football, but free from any type of security equipment, this game has caused great concern among health and sports experts.
The alarm jumped after the death recently Ryan Satartoit19 years -participated in an informal meeting in New Zealand. The effect caused a fatal brain injury, confirmed by the local police, which intensified the debate about this practice. While the SO -Soalled Runit championship organizers defend that sport should only take place under medical supervision and in control conditions, the street boom and improvised versions launched rejection from doctors and activists.
From organizations such as progress, dedicated to supporting people with brain damage, Runit is qualified “Dangerous offer” This exposes physical integrity to the participants, and young people are often exposed to economic incentives. Dr. Helen Murray, an expert in neuroscience, warns of the risk of developing chronic shocking brain (CTE), and irreversible brain damage due to repeated collision.
Despite criticism, the phenomenon continues to grow. In countries such as Australia and New Zealand, organized championships were already held, and new publications are planned in the United States, United Kingdom or Saudi Arabia. Runit, which was promoted from platforms like Tiktok, expands faster than implementing safety protocols, while the debate about legitimacy and their danger is still open.
