Argentenian Player Carlos Maslup Dies In Hospital

Argentina's table tennis player Carlos Maslup, who won a bronze medal in Rio de Janeiro's Parapan American Games, died on Wednesday in a hospital in the city, as consequence of a cerebral hemorrhage. On Sunday morning, the 48-year-old athlete suffered a hemorrhagic stroke in the Pan American Village, and received first aid care from the Fire Brigade unit at the spot. Due to his critical state, doctors discarded his removal to the Village's clinic. Unlike the Pan Am Games, the Parapan Am Games did not rely on the support of a private health insurance company, which led Maslup to be... //Adverts

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