Argentino de Quilmes statement after young boy’s tragic accident | OneFootball

Argentino de Quilmes announced this Thursday the death of Benicio Farji, an 8-year-old boy who was part of the children's basketball team. The young boy was seriously injured on Tuesday when a handball goal fell on him during an activity at the institution's sports complex.

In a message shared with its members, the club expressed: “We stand by his family, friends, and teammates in this difficult time, expressing our deepest condolences for the irreparable loss of Benicio Farji. R.I.P.” They also informed that, as a sign of mourning, all activities have been suspended until Monday, November 3rd, inclusive.

The tragic event caused deep shock in the Quilmes community. According to witnesses, one of the children attempted to climb the handball goal, which was not properly anchored to the ground, causing it to fall and hit Benicio on the head. The impact, directly on the occipital area, caused him severe cranioencephalic trauma and a cardiorespiratory arrest.

The child was urgently taken to Isidoro Iriarte Hospital, where he underwent surgery for an acute abdominal condition. Despite the doctors' efforts, his condition remained critical, and he was later transferred to the High Complexity Hospital “El Cruce” in Florencio Varela. There, he remained hospitalized with a diagnosis of brain death until the club confirmed the outcome.

Benicio was a student at Nazareth School, and his loss leaves an indelible mark on those who shared daily life with him. Sadness spread among family, friends, and the sports community of Quilmes, who today mourn a boy loved by all.

The immediate precedent in Cipolletti

A few weeks ago, a tragic incident shook the city of Cipolletti in the province of Río Negro. A 10-year-old boy, a member of the formative divisions of the Pillmatún club, lost his life while at the Isla Jordán grounds, a usual venue for the club's matches.

According to initial reports, the young boy was participating in the warm-up before the start of the match for the Pre-Tenth category. At that moment, he hung from the crossbar of a metal goal that apparently was not properly secured to the ground. The structure gave way and fell on him, causing a severe blow to the head.

Despite the immediate efforts of the medical staff on site, who tried to revive him, and the quick intervention of an ambulance, the boy did not survive. He was taken to Pedro Moguillansky Hospital, where his death was confirmed shortly after.

The news generated deep shock. Family members, friends, and club members gathered at the hospital in the midst of their grief. Among them was Karina Álvarez, president of Pillmatún and also head of the Cipolletti City Council, who, visibly affected, publicly confirmed the child's death.

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