Venezuelan basketball is in mourning! Garly Sojooutstanding member of the national team of Venezuelawas found dead this year Friday, December 22nd. According to reports from people close to the Venezuelan Basketball Federation (FVB), 24-year-old Sojo was at home when he suffered a fatal epileptic seizure.
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What happened to Garly Sojo?
Although authorities are still investigating the cause of death Garly SojoThe talented striker had a history of seizures and unfortunately suffered a fatal epileptic seizure while alone in his apartment.
The Venezuelan Basketball Federation (FVB) He commented on his social media following the unfortunate incident, but did not provide any further details about the incident:
“We deeply regret the death of Garly Sojo, a member of our national team and an exceptional person with great influence in basketball. Garly accompanied us at the 2021 Olympic qualifiers, at the World Cup qualifiers, at the 2023 World Cup and at the Pan American Games Santiago 2023, where he won the silver medal,” the federation announced via its X account
“We extend our condolences to family, friends, relatives and the entire sports community for this sensitive and irreparable loss. Rest in peace, Garly,” concluded the FVB.
Who was Garly Sojo?
Born on September 23, 1999in Caracas, Venezuela, Garly Sojo He was characterized by his fighting spirit on and off the pitch. Sojo was admired by basketball fans and was a key figure on the team Gladiators of Anzoategui the BCLA, who stood out as a small forward with his height of 1.96 meters.
Sojo was a returning member of the Venezuelan national team and participated in significant competitions, such as the FIBA South American U21 Championship in Tunja, Colombia, in August 2019. In this tournament, he impressed with an average of 17.6 points. 2.6 steals and 2.4 assists per game.
In 2019, he was part of the Venezuelan 3×3 basketball team at the World Beach Games in Doha, Qatar. He also represented Venezuela at the 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament and at the World Cup 2023 in Asia. Furthermore, in the Pan American GamesHe played a key role in helping his team win the title Silver medal in the men's basketball tournament.
The weightlifting association mourns Sojo. Photo: FLVP