Family to hold private funeral for Revaka

Philippe Revaka
Philippe Revaka

The family of karateka Philippe Revaka will, this weekend hold a private funeral due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Revaka tragically took his life on Monday, plunging local karate, in particular, into mourning.

The 21year-old was an established karateka who won several local and international titles.

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