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17-year-old rugby player dies after head impact during match in Marmande
Cléa, a 17-year-old rugby player, died after being injured during a match in Marmande, in south-western France.
She played for the Union du Bassin Marmandais under-18 team.
She suffered a head impact on 17 October during a game and went into cardiac arrest.
Emergency responders revived her, and she was taken to a hospital in Bordeaux in critical condition.
Her club announced her death on 21 October, prompting messages of support for her family, teammates and others close to her.
The club and the French Rugby Federation have arranged psychological support for people affected.
The federation says the accident’s circumstances will be examined.
Cléa, a 17-year-old rugby player with the Union du Bassin Marmandais, died after a head impact during a match in Marmande.
She was injured on Saturday, 17 October, and taken to Pellegrin hospital in Bordeaux in critical condition.
The club announced her death on Wednesday, 21 October, and expressed support for her family and teammates.
The French Rugby Federation said the circumstances of the accident would be examined.
A psychological support unit was set up for people affected by her death.
- Who
- Cléa, a 17-year-old player with the Union du Bassin Marmandais.
- What
- She died after suffering a head impact during a rugby match.
- When
- The injury occurred on Saturday, 17 October; her death was announced on Wednesday, 21 October.
- Where
- At Stade Dartiailh in Marmande, Lot-et-Garonne. She was taken to Pellegrin hospital in Bordeaux.
- Why
- Not stated
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Cléa suffered a head impact during a match at Stade Dartiailh in Marmande and was taken to hospital in Bordeaux.
The French Rugby Federation was mobilised to support the club and Cléa’s family.
The bad news was shared with the players’ parents.
The Union du Bassin Marmandais announced Cléa’s death.
- Age
- 17
- Club
- Union du Bassin Marmandais
- Injury date
- Saturday, 17 October
- Match location
- Stade Dartiailh, Marmande
- Hospital
- Pellegrin hospital, Bordeaux
- Death announced
- Wednesday, 21 October
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What people are saying
immense sadness and indescribable pain
Everything will be done to understand the circumstances of this accident.