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·7. April 2026
Big blow for Unión: Daniel Hure must quit basketball over heart issue

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·7. April 2026

Unión is going through difficult days in the National League. To the tough loss against Boca at La Bombonerita, in a decisive stretch of the season where it is fighting to avoid relegation, was added news that has shaken the squad on a human level: Daniel Hure will have to step away from active basketball due to a heart condition.
The club communicated it officially through its social media, generating an immediate reaction in the Tatengue world.
“Club Atlético Unión announces that Daniel Hure, after undergoing medical tests, will have to stop playing sports for an undetermined period as he suffers from a heart condition.
We wish you a speedy recovery and look forward to your return, Dani!”
Hure’s departure is a major blow for Unión. The big man had been one of the team’s standout pieces, providing a presence in the paint, experience, and consistency in a demanding context.
His absence comes at a delicate moment, with the team fighting to stay in the division and needing all its options for the final stretch of the championship.
Hure played 32 games this season, averaging 7.9 points and 2.8 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game. His last game was against Peñarol, while he was already unavailable in the 74-68 loss to Boca.
Beyond the sporting impact, the news put the player’s health front and center. Teammates, coaching staff, and fans began showing their support, understanding that his recovery is the top priority.
In the midst of adversity, Unión will have to regroup on the sporting side, but also stand by one of its leaders during a complex personal moment. The fight to stay up continues, although now with a concern that goes far beyond the result. This Wednesday, from 9 p.m., they will visit Gimnasia de Comodoro Rivadavia at Socio Fundadores.
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