Argentino de Quilmes reacts to tragic child’s death at club | 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 had been seriously injured on Tuesday, when a handball goalpost came loose and fell on him during an activity at the club’s sports complex.

In a message sent to its members, the club stated: “We stand by his family, friends, and teammates in this difficult moment, expressing our deepest condolences for the irreparable loss of Benicio Farji. May he rest in peace.” They also reported that, as a sign of mourning, all activities have been suspended until Monday, November 3, inclusive.

The tragic event caused deep shock in the Quilmes community. According to eyewitness accounts, one of the children had tried to climb the handball goalpost, which, not being properly anchored to the ground, gave way and struck Benicio on the head. The impact, directly to the occipital area, caused him a severe traumatic brain injury and cardiac arrest.

The boy was rushed 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 “El Cruce” High Complexity Hospital 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. The sadness spread among family, friends, and the sports community of Quilmes, who today mourn a boy loved by all.

The recent precedent in Cipolletti

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

According to initial reports, the boy was participating in the warm-up before the start of the Pre-Tenth category match. At that moment, he hung from the crossbar of a metal goalpost that, apparently, was not properly fixed to the ground. The structure gave way and fell on him, causing a severe blow to his 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 could not survive. He was taken to Pedro Moguillansky Hospital, where his death was confirmed shortly after.

The news caused 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 death of the child.

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