Australian cricketer Phil Hughes passed away after being hit on the head by a bouncer. We bring you 15 more such depressing incidents where sports persons have died while playing:

3. Cristiano Junior

The Brazilian striker was playing for Goan club Dempo in the Federations Cup final versus Mohun Bagan in 2004. Having already scored one goal, Junior jumped to head in a second goal but, in the process, was punched in the chest by Bagan keeper Subrata Paul. The 25-year-old immediately collapsed on the pitch and was later declared to have died of a stroke. But the ball had sailed into the net and the goal stood. Dempo went on to win the match 2-0 with Junior getting a brace. The Brazilian passed away doing what he loved doing most: scoring goals!

4. D. Venkatesh

Yet another footballer to die in India. During an A-division league match in 2012, Bangalore Mars player D. Venkatesh had come on as a substitute before collapsing in the dying minutes of the match. He was being rushed to hospital in an auto rickshaw as there was no ambulance available when he died en route. It's believed that had there been medical personnel and oxygen available at the stadium, Venkatesh's life could've been saved.