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Arm wrestling match in Davao ends in fractured arm

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Arm wrestling match in Davao ends in fractured arm
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A friendly arm-wrestling match at a family reunion in Davao resulted in a fractured arm for one participant. Experts note that improper technique and excessive force can easily lead to bone fractures, even in healthy individuals.

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The incident serves as a cautionary tale regarding the physical risks associated with high-stress activities and the importance of proper form.

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<p>What started as a friendly arm wrestling match among cousins during a family reunion ended in a painful injury after one of them fractured his arm.</p><p>According to Kuya Kim's report on "24 Oras" on Tuesday, seaman Ro-Jay Gamoza recently returned home to Davao, where he reunited with his cousins and siblings.</p><p>During the gathering, the group decided to have some fun by challenging each other to an arm-wrestling match.</p><p>Among them, Ro-Jay's brother, Romeo, was considered the strongest.</p><p>"Among us cousins, he was the strongest. He beat all of us," Ro-Jay said in Filipino.</p><p>Romeo later agreed to a rematch against their cousin Jether.</p><p>"One of our cousins used his body weight. My sibling, on the other hand - driven by ego - forced it," he said.</p><p>But Romeo's arm had an improper position during the match.</p><p>"I actually heard the bone snap, his arm gave way. His hand lost all its strength.

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