Indonesian Football Tragedy: Lightning Strikes Player in Shocking Video During Friendly Match
In a devastating turn of events, a 35-year-old Indonesian footballer tragically lost his life after being struck by Lightning in a football match between 2 FLO FC Bandung and FBI Subang.
Shocking footage captured the exact moment of the incident, sending shockwaves through the footballing world.
The victim, identified as Septain Raharja, collapsed at Siliwangi Stadium in Bandung, West Java, leaving spectators horrified. Despite efforts to save him, Raharja succumbed to his injuries after suffering intense burns, as reported by local media PRFM News.
The incident has reignited discussions about safety protocols in football, with references made to refereeing rules regarding poor weather conditions.
In the Netherlands, for instance, all football games were suspended due to high wind speeds, highlighting the importance of prioritizing player and supporter safety.
Tragically, this isn’t the first time such a calamity has occurred in the footballing world. Just last year, a young football player in Bojonegoro, East Java, fell victim to a similar fate during the Soeratin U-13 Cup.
Additionally, in 2023, a 21-year-old Brazilian footballer, after lightning hit a football player, Caio Henrique de Lima Goncalves, lost his life while playing for his team in Parana, Brazil.
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As the football community mourns the loss of Raharja and reflects on the dangers of playing in adverse weather conditions, questions arise about the measures that can be taken to prevent such tragedies in the future.
Stay tuned for further updates as investigations into the incident continue and efforts are made to enhance player safety across the globe.