French Rugby Player, 17, Dies After Tragic Match Injury
French rugby is in mourning after the death of Cléa, a 17-year-old player from the Union of the Marmandais Bassin, who died after suffering an accident during a sporting event in the city of Marmande.
The teenager suffered a severe head injury during a match against Agen Agglo Rugby On Saturday, October 17th. After the blow, the player suffered a cardiorespiratory arrest that required the immediate intervention of the emergency teams on the field of play, who managed to resuscitate her before transferring her in critical condition to the Pellegrin hospital in Bordeaux, where she remained hospitalized in the intensive care area until her death.
Club confirms death of 17 year old player
The news was confirmed by the club through an official statement. With immense sadness and indescribable pain, the Union du Bassin Marmandais learned of the passing of Cléa, 17, a young player from our club, who was the victim of an accident during the match against Agen Agglo Rugby on Saturday, October 17, in Marmande.
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In the same message, the club expressed its gratitude to the firefighters, the mobile emergency service and the emergency and intensive care professionals of the Pellegrin hospital in Bordeaux for the care given to the young woman.
Psychological assistance and support from the federation
The French Rugby Federation mobilized to support the club and the family of the teenager. According to the federation, containment measures were implemented on Sunday, and a psychological support program was launched for teammates, coaches, friends, and loved ones affected by the tragedy.
This is a terrible ordeal for our club. We will get through it together, united and supportive, looking out for one another.
, The Union du Bassin Marmandais expressed its condolences, while the French sporting community remains united in grief over the loss of the player.