During a Thursday training session, the Colombian women’s national team experienced a concerning moment when one of its young players, 18-year-old Linda Caicedo, collapsed on the field. Video footage captured the incident, showing Caicedo running during the practice before suddenly grabbing her chest with her right hand.
The player then doubled over and fell to the ground, prompting her teammates to gather around her. Medical staff quickly attended to her on the field. Following the harrowing scene, a medical spokesperson provided an update, stating that Caicedo’s condition had improved, and she was reported to be “doing well.”
The incident highlights the importance of prompt medical attention and the preparedness of teams to handle such situations during training and matches. The welfare of players’ health and safety is paramount in any sport, and the quick response from the medical team, in this case, appears to have been vital in providing necessary care to the young player.
According to a Colombian FA medical staff member quoted in The Guardian, Linda Caicedo’s collapse during the training session was attributed to fatigue. The medical staff member stated that Caicedo was “very tired,” and the incident was a symptom of the stress and physical demands placed on her during training.