Tributes pour in for Kato Ottio
Tributes from across the rugby league world have been pouring in for Papua New Guinea and Widnes centre Kato Ottio.
Ottio, 23, tragically passed away after being taken ill following a training session just days before he was due to fly to the UK to take up his new deal in Super League.
RIP Kato Ottio ☝️☝️☝️
You'll always be part of our @WidnesRL family! pic.twitter.com/HIE36imrW6
— Kris Oneill (@kriso84) January 8, 2018
Devastating news about Kato Ottio, taken too young. Definitely hits home how precious life is. Thoughts are with all his family and friends, RIP.
— Tyrone McCarthy (@TykeMc) January 8, 2018
Tough day for anyone that knew Kato Ottio, it was hard not to have a smile when around him and I’m sure his still smiling down on us now.
— Sam Williams (@Williams_297) January 9, 2018
? Fred Smith, Alan McInnes, Hugh Duffy, Tommy Grainey, Gary Lloyd and Kato Ottio will all be remembered with a minutes applause on Sunday afternoon prior to kick-off against Swinton.
Read ➡️ https://t.co/klkAiToVaG pic.twitter.com/JV2effHRSJ
— Salford Red Devils (@SalfordDevils) January 9, 2018
Such sad news about @PNGKumulsRL #KatoOttio yesterday, a tragic loss, condolences, thoughts & prayers of the #RugbyLeagueFamily #rugbyleague to Kato’s family, friends & teammates & PNG ?? https://t.co/FxPy2plEA6 #RIPKato ??
— Greg Mulholland (@GregMulholland1) January 9, 2018