Key Facts
• In May, a teenage wrestler at Yamanashi Gakuin University consumed a cannabis-infused cookie.
• The cookie was purchased online by three other team members.
• After consumption, the student fell from the second floor of the dormitory, fracturing his skull.
• He attempted to jump again but was stopped by others.
• The cookie contained a cannabinoid, described as “euphoric” and “legal” on the sales site.
• Police found no illegal substances in the cookie.
• The university suspended four wrestlers, including the injured student, from official matches.
• The Ministry of Health warned against consuming such “legal” products due to health risks.
• Yamanashi Gakuin University’s wrestling team has produced Olympic medalists and won national championships.
Summary
A teenage wrestler at Yamanashi Gakuin University suffered severe injuries, including a fractured skull, after consuming a cannabis-infused cookie in May. The cookie, purchased online by three teammates, was labeled as containing a legal cannabinoid with euphoric effects. Approximately three hours after consumption, the student fell from the second floor of the dormitory and attempted to jump again before being stopped. Police investigations found no illegal substances, but health authorities cautioned against such products, citing potential dangers. The university suspended four wrestlers from competitions. Yamanashi Gakuin University’s wrestling team is renowned for its achievements, including producing Olympic medalists and winning national titles.
