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The remains of 21-year-old Ateneo Blue Eagles forward Divine Adili left the Philippines on June 22 for return to Nigeria. Adili and teammate Rene Baterbonia died two weeks earlier during a team-building activity in Aurora province. Ateneo covered all repatriation costs and sent representatives to accompany the body.
manilatimes.netThe remains of Ateneo Blue Eagles player Divine Adili left Manila on June 22 for repatriation to Nigeria, exactly two weeks after he and teammate Rene Baterbonia died during a team-building activity in Dipaculao, Aurora. Ateneo players and Nigerian athletes Prince Eze and Solomon Okereke attended the send-off at Arlington Memorial Chapels in Quezon City before the body was taken to the airport.
The 21-year-old Adili had played for the Blue Eagles in UAAP Season 88, averaging 8.4 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Ateneo de Manila University covered the full cost of the repatriation and attempted to bring members of the Adili family to the Philippines and back to Nigeria. University spokesperson Fr. RB Hizon said the father had difficulties coming to the country.
The school also sent two representatives, including Fr. Munching de Guzman, to accompany the remains on the journey home.
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